Microbial Testing Services

EMSL Analytical, Inc., a leading provider of laboratory testing services for cosmetics and consumer goods, is reminding manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers that chemical and microbial testing can help prevent costly product recalls, protect brand reputation, and keep unsafe products out of the marketplace.

Recent recalls involving cosmetics and consumer products highlight the risks of contaminated or improperly formulated goods. In one case, a nail polish imported from China was recalled due to the detection of methylene chloride and chloroform. Products have also been recalled due to microbial contamination, other prohibited ingredients, and mislabeling.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues expanding oversight of cosmetics under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA). Manufacturers and importers are responsible for ensuring products are safe, properly labeled, and free of harmful contaminants before entering commerce.

To help protect consumers and companies, EMSL Analytical offers comprehensive laboratory services to identify potential issues before products reach the market, including:

• Microbial testing for bacteria, mold, and yeast.
• Pathogen screening for organisms such as Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus, and Salmonella.
• Chemical analyses for prohibited ingredients, heavy metals, solvents, allergens, and VOCs.
• Preservative efficacy and product stability testing.
• Raw material, finished product, and packaging evaluations.
• Import screening for foreign-manufactured goods.

“Laboratory testing is one of the most effective ways to reduce recall risk,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “Identifying contamination or hazardous chemicals early can help avoid financial losses, legal exposure, and brand damage. EMSL supports companies across the cosmetic, personal care, and consumer goods industries with fast, accurate, and defensible results.”

To learn more about EMSL’s cosmetic and consumer product testing services, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800) 220-3675, or email info@EMSL.com.

 

About EMSL Analytical, Inc.

EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP <797>, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOCs, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products, and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.