Cosmetics & Personal Care | Monthly bulletin | April 2023
Identifying PFAS in your cosmetic and packaging products
Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS) are a large group of manufactured compounds that are used in a wide range of industrial and consumer applications, including cosmetic products. PFAS are often added deliberately as ingredients in some cosmetic products to help condition and smooth the skin, making it appear shiny, or to alter product consistency and texture, etc. In addition, they might be present as unintended degradation products or impurities resulting from the production of PFAS precursors used in certain cosmetic products. Some of them are considered toxic and could be absorbed by and accumulate in the human body for a long time, acting as so-called ‘forever chemicals’ with adverse health effects.
Many countries are leading the way in eliminating PFAS from cosmetic and packaging products. PFAS methodologies and regulations are continually evolving as additional compounds are identified, and local regulations continue to expand their testing requirements for these contaminants. With our dedicated teams, Eurofins network of laboratories is able to offer you the flexibility to develop a testing plan and adapt to the continually changing analytical needs. With more than 20 years of experience, we are able to test a wide range of matrices for up to 75 PFAS compounds, with a breadth of equipment dedicated to PFAS analysis and LOQ/LOD capabilities.
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New ex vivo model mimicking atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic cutaneous inflammatory disorder, characterised by skin barrier disruption. Our teams of experts have developed a new ex vivo biological model that mimics atopic dermatitis.
This model uses a mix of five cytokines to induce an atopic dermatitis phenotype, which is then characterised by transcriptomic analysis to detect new markers, analysis of the barrier function by Raman spectroscopy, labelling and immunolabeling.
This model will allow us to contribute to the i-DEMO CANNACOS project with Greentech, Garoma and CBM which aims to study the skin penetration of different cannabinoids and screen molecules of several phyto-cannabinoids in order to elucidate and characterise all the skin activities associated with these molecules.
Our teams of experts remain at your disposal to discuss and design your projects for atopic skin.
Extending our scope of baby diaper testing
Increased awareness of baby health and hygiene needs among parents is driving the growth of the baby products market across the globe. In an industry where environmental challenges, performance, and safety issues are intertwined, Eurofins Consumer Product Testing is a pioneer in the analysis of hygiene products by developing and implementing a global offering for disposable and/or reusable baby diapers.
The global leading association EDANA has launched the codex test method NWSP 360 (Nonwovens Standard Procedure) with the aim to support the nonwovens and related industries by providing transparency and reassurance for customers with regard to a defined list of trace levels of impurities found in Absorbent Hygiene Products (AHPs).
Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care is extending its scope of testing by offering chemical analyses of baby diapers following the EDANA Stewardship Programme on Absorbent Hygiene Products (AHPs). Some testing parameters for chemical analysis include dioxins, phthalates, pesticides, PAH, and heavy metals, etc.
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