SUPPORTING THE COSMETIC PACKAGING LIFECYCLE
Cosmetics packaging, where creativity meets functionality, plays a pivotal role in your brand. It’s not just about containment; it’s the very first touchpoint, the ambassador of your brand’s ethos. In a world where every package tells a story, where sustainability isn’t a trend but a way of life, and where innovation knows no bounds, having a partner such as Intertek to support your cosmetics packaging lifecycle.
So, whether you’re an entrepreneur or an established brand seeking to redefine beauty packaging standards, our experts are here to help you overcome technical, labelling regulatory, and sustainability challenges. Our expertise covers all types of packaging materials – paper, corrugated cardboard, flexible and rigid plastic, textiles, metal, glass, ceramics, silicon and other similar products.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Testing accordance with Regulation No (EC) 1223/2009, EC 10/2011, CosPaTox or ELIPSO – FEBEA guidance
Migration Studies:
Overall Migration, Specific Migration
Specialist NIAS studies
Restricted or prohibited substances analysis (e.g. BPA, Phthalates, PFAS (ISO 21675:2019))
Stability studies
Preservative efficacy
Tox Risk Assessments and Food Contact Materials Regulatory Assurance
ENABLING MATERIALS INNOVATION
Material properties (polymer, plastics, card, paper, novel materials, natural source materials)
Performance testing and properties (physical/mechanical testing/thermal) when using alternative additives or post-consumer recyclates are added or after lightweighting strategies
Compatibility with ingredients, coatings, adhesives
Raw Materials Testing and validation programs
Failure investigations
BOOSTING SUSTAINABILITY
Biodegradability/compostability
Performance, properties, quality and safety testing of recycled materials
Chemical composition of recycled materials
Product resource consumption, Carbon Footprint/LCA
Recycled Content Verification
Eco-Claims Verification
