Cosmetic Challenge Test
Evaluate preservative performance with a cosmetic challenge test using the agreed European Pharmacopoeia method.
What we handle
- Challenge testing according to the agreed European Pharmacopoeia protocol.
- A signed laboratory report with the results.
What we need from you
- 160 g or ml of product, with suitability and shipping arrangements confirmed first.
- Formula, preservative system and product specification.
- Intended use, packaging and any existing microbiological data.
Scope boundaries
- Sample shipping, additional tests and retesting are excluded.
- This is not automatically an ISO 11930 test. Confirm the method with your safety assessor before ordering.
From enquiry to deliverable
Confirm the product and scope
Tell us what you sell, where it will be sold and what evidence is already available. If you are unsure, contact us before ordering.
Submit the intake and pay securely
The application leads to Stripe Checkout for this exact service in EUR. Send the listed documents to info@fdabridge.com; do not send samples without instructions.
Receive the agreed work
We review document completeness, coordinate the assessment or testing and deliver the agreed report or file. Any additional scope is explained before further work.
Does every cosmetic need this exact test?
The testing need depends on the formula, use and available evidence. Confirm suitability with the safety assessor; a different protocol is not included in this listed service.
Official background: European Commission: EU cosmetics legislation. FDABridge is an independent private provider. Assessment, review and notification are not government approval.