Quality, compliance and performance of hygiene, paper & pulp products

Your industry, our focus

The scenario: Stringent Regulations and Meeting the Needs of Consumers

Regulatory changes and consumer demand for proof of safety and quality requirements have put increased pressure on hygiene product manufacturers to ensure adherence to consistently developing market requirements.

With an extensive global network of state-of-the-art laboratories, which are ISO 17025 certified, a service offering of excellence and an expert team, we offer unbiased and comprehensive solutions to retailers, manufacturers, and brand owners in a wide variety of fields to support product entry in global markets.

Our expert teams are involved in various working groups related to the development of test protocols and reference methods with SCL, DGCCRF and ANSES, as well as ECHA and EDANA. They can help you ensure that your products meet the necessary standards and regulatory requirements.

Segments and product ranges served

Raw materials
Cotton
Parapharmacy
Toiletries
Paper
Wipes
Feminine hygiene
Baby hygiene
Adult incontinence
Toothbrushes
Razors
Sponges
...

Service offering

Our comprehensive portfolio, provided through our many laboratories, includes, among others, the following types of services:

Consultancy and technical services and training:

Review of labelling and requirement specification

Chemical analyses and undesirable substances

Testing for heavy metals, PAH, formaldehyde, PCB, dioxins, furans, pesticides, glyphosate, allergens, phthalates, EOX/AOX, azo dyes and/or allergens and/or carcinogens, organotin, bisphenol, polyphenols, VOC etc.

CLP / REACH (annex XVII) testing
Microbiology testing
In vitro studies

Cytotoxicity on reconstructed human skin or human vaginal epithelium, HET CAM, biocompatibility (ISO 10993)

Clinical studies

Patch tests, HRIPT, use tests under medical control (gynaecologist, paediatrics, dermatological, ophthalmologist)

Environmental testing

Eco conception protocols, biodegradability, compostability, flushability

Performance tests

Absorption, resistance, adhesive, aging, food contact tests, and the Syngina test
Physical characteristics, stability testing, packaging testing
Standard methods: Nordic Ecolabelling, EU Ecolabel