Sunscreen Testing Experts
Certified Laboratories provides sunscreen testing services that support OTC product validation, release decisions, and expiration dating. For more than 30 years, we have partnered with global brands and CDMOs to perform sunscreen testing and SPF testing as part of your broader quality and stability programs. Contact us to discuss your sunscreen testing needs.
Certified Laboratories Sunscreen Testing Capabilities
Certified Laboratories performs sunscreen testing to verify the identity, purity, strength, and quality of sunscreen active ingredients and finished OTC products. Our cGMP-aligned testing capabilities support in-package stability testing, microbial contamination evaluation, preservative system effectiveness confirmation, and measurement of functional levels of sunscreen actives in finished goods. Testing is conducted to support FDA expectations and cGMP requirements for OTC sunscreen products.
Sunscreen Testing Services
Our sunscreen testing services support manufacturers and distributors across analytical chemistry, microbiology, sterility testing, and stability studies. We provide accurate results with competitive turnaround times and responsive communication to keep product development, release, and ongoing quality programs on schedule. When applicable to your product goals, we can incorporate SPF testing into a broader testing strategy.
- In-Package Compatibility/Stability Studies (Shelf-Life Study)
- Heavy Metals Testing
- Up to 12 different metals
- Solar Light In Vitro Determination of Broad-Spectrum SPF
- Microbiology
- Total Aerobic Plate Count
- Yeast
- Mold
- Preservative Efficacy Testing (PET Challenge)
- Pesticides & Contaminants (including benzene)
- Organoleptic Testing via Visual Inspection
- Identification Testing
- Assay Testing:
- Avobenzone
- Bemotrizinol (Tinosorb S)
and Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) - Benzophenone
- Homosalate
- Octinoxate
- Octisalate
- Octocrylene
- Oxybenzone
- Titanium dioxide
- Zinc oxide
- and more
Regulatory Consulting and Label Reviews
EAS Consulting Group, the regulatory arm of Certified Group, provides regulatory consulting and label review services for OTC sunscreen products. If you need support interpreting FDA requirements or reviewing label language, we can connect you with the EAS team for guidance and review. Ask us about a referral.
Certifications & Accreditations
- ISO 17025
- FDA (21 CFR 210, 211)
- DEA
- Health Canada
- cGMP/GLP
Why Choose Certified Laboratories as Your Sunscreen Testing Lab?
Certified Laboratories’ sunscreen testing labs help teams make informed, data-driven product decisions. We start by understanding your product goals, timelines, and decision points, then align testing to deliver clear, usable results for development, release, and ongoing quality oversight.
Accurate results delivered with competitive turnaround times.
ISO 17025 and cGMP accredited sunscreen testing labs.
Full range of chemistry, microbiology, sterility, and stability testing services.
30+ years of sunscreen testing expertise.
Responsive service tailored to your goals.
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