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# Natural ingredient analysis in the laboratory

## As an industrial manufacturer, you want to carry out the analysis of a natural ingredient

### What is a natural ingredient?

First of all, a natural ingredient or natural extract is a substance derived from a natural raw material, generally plants, and containing no synthetic molecules.

Natural ingredients can be of plant origin (oils, lavender, pectin, corn starch), mineral origin (clay, sodium chloride, zinc oxide) or animal origin (wax).

These ingredients are widely used in:

- **cosmetics** such as: active ingredients, excipients, texturizing agents, colorants
- **pharmaceutical and medical applications** such as: excipients, biomaterials, therapeutic agents

## Nos prestations d'analyses d'ingrédients naturels

  Chemical analysis
- Assay of [active ingredients](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/health-pharmaceutical-cosmetics/laboratory-analysis-active-ingredients.md), [amino acids](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/chemical-analysis-laboratory/analysis-amino-acids/study-amino-acids.md), sugar, [proteins](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/biopharmaceutical/biotherapeutic-recombinant-protein-characterization.md)
- [Molecular profiling](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/chemical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-molecular-characterization.md)
- Detection of [heavy metals](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-heavy-metal.md), [residual solvents](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-cosmetics/laboratory-for-the-analysis-of-residual-solvents-in-cosmetic-products.md) or pesticides
- Characterization of organic compounds

   Mineral analysis
- Ash content, trace elements, minerals
- Detection of metallic impurities

   Caractérisation des propriétés physico-chimiques
- Stabilité thermique et chimique
- [Granulométrie](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-granulometric-analysis.md), [morphologie (MEB)](https://filab.fr/en/laboratory-analysis-powder-morphology.md)
- Étude de solubilité, miscibilité et compatibilité avec vos formulations

## Our techniques

 [### HPLC](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-uplc.md) [### GC-MS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/gas-chromatography-analysis-lab-gc.md) [### FTIR](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-ftir-spectroscopy.md) [### ICP](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-icp-icp-ms-icp-aes.md) [### SEM-EDX](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-sem-scanning-electron-microscopy.md) [### XRD](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/x-ray-crystallography-laboratory-xrd.md) [### TGA](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/tga-tga-ftir-and-tga-ms-analysis-at-filab-laboratory.md)
## FILAB supports you in natural ingredient analysis

### Pourquoi choisir FILAB pour l'analyse d'ingrédient naturel ?

Depuis plus de 30 ans, notre laboratoire FILAB dispose de l’expérience et du [parc analytique](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources.md) spécifique pour accompagner les industriels de la [cosmétique](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-cosmetics.md), [pharmaceutique](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/analysis-industry-pharmaceuticals.md) et du [médical](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-medical-devices.md) dans l’analyse d’extraits naturels en mettant à la disposition de ses clients le savoir-faire et l’expérience de son équipe.

### Natural ingredient analysis in the laboratory

#### Ensure the quality, authenticity and compliance of your natural ingredients

In many industrial sectors such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, **natural ingredients** (plant extracts, essential oils, powders, active ingredients, etc.) play a central role. However, their use involves **strict requirements in terms of quality, authenticity, and safety**.

At FILAB laboratory, we support you in the **analysis and characterization of your natural ingredients**, to help address your challenges:

- **Regulatory compliance** : compliance with current standards (REACH, Pharmacopoeia, ISO, cosmetic regulations, etc.).
- **Quality control** : verification of purity, detection of contaminants or residues.
- **Authentication** : identification of raw materials and detection of adulteration.
- **Process optimization** : stability, degradation, and interactions with your formulations.

### The industrial applications of natural ingredient analysis

Our natural ingredient analysis are aimed at various industrial sectors:

**Cosmetics**: validation of natural actives, raw material traceability, regulatory compliance, [natural extract analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/chemical-analysis-laboratory/natural-extract-analysis-in-laboratory.md), [cosmetic ingredient testing](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-cosmetics/laboratory-analysis-cosmetic-ingredient.md)

**Medical devices**: compatibility and safety of integrated natural components

**Pharmaceuticals**: quality control of plant extracts, pharmacopoeia verification, stability studies

## FAQ

 Why analyze a natural ingredient?
Analysis makes it possible to:

- verify regulatory compliance (REACH, Pharmacopoeia, ISO 16128, cosmetics regulation, etc.),
- ensure the quality and authenticity of the raw material,
- detect any contaminants (heavy metals, pesticides, solvents, etc.),
- ensure user safety and formulation stability.

 What types of analysis are performed on natural ingredients?
Specialized laboratories use different approaches:

- **Chemical analysis** (GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR, etc.) to identify and quantify compounds,
- **Mineral analysis** (ICP-MS, ICP-OES) to detect metallic impurities,
- **Physicochemical characterization** (SEM, DSC, XRD) to assess structure, stability and functional properties.

 Which industrial sectors are concerned?
Analysis of natural ingredients is mainly intended for the following sectors:

- **Cosmetics** (validation of natural actives, traceability),
- **Pharmaceuticals** (quality control of plant extracts),
- **Medical devices** (compatibility of natural ingredients).

 What standards or regulations apply?
Depending on the sector, several regulatory frameworks apply:

- **Cosmetics** : [Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-nanomaterial/cosmetic-regulation-ce-n1223-2009.md)
- **Pharmaceutical** : [European Pharmacopoeia](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/analysis-industry-pharmaceuticals/laboratory-analysis-pharmacopeia.md), ICH,
- [**REACH**](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-reach-analysis/reach-analysis-filab-supports-you.md) for chemical substances in general.