--- type: "WebPage" title: "Laboratory analysis of natural substances" description: "As a manufacturer, you want to analyse the natural substances present in your products. What are natural substances? A natural substance or natural ingredient is a component of biological, mineral or marine origin that has been incorporated into a finished..." resource: "https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/chemical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-of-natural-substances/" tags: ["EN", "pll_669e42a18a3e5"] timestamp: "2025-12-31T08:33:49Z" published: "2024-08-29T08:21:14Z" language: "en" author: "bwa" --- # Laboratory analysis of natural substances ## As a manufacturer, you want to analyse the natural substances present in your products. ### What are natural substances? A natural substance or [natural ingredient](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/chemical-analysis-laboratory/natural-extract-analysis-in-laboratory.md) is a component of biological, mineral or marine origin that has been incorporated into a finished product without significant chemical modification. These substances are often used by [manufacturers](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity.md) for their beneficial properties. ![](https://filab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/substances-naturelles-1024x576.png) ### Industrial use of natural substances Natural substances play an important role in many finished products, offering health, safety and environmental benefits. They also respond to consumer preferences for more natural and environmentally friendly products. However, their use requires careful management to guarantee their stability, efficacy and durability. [In cosmetics](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-cosmetics.md), natural substances are used as moisturisers and emollients (shea butter, coconut oil), active ingredients[(hyaluronic acid](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-cosmetics/laboratory-analysis-hyaluronic-acid.md), natural vitamin C) and natural [preservatives](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-cosmetics/laboratory-analysis-preservatives-cosmetic.md) (essential oils, vitamin E). In [pharmaceutical](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/analysis-industry-pharmaceuticals.md) products, they are used as excipients (cellulose, corn starch) and active ingredients (medicinal plants, herbal extracts). ## FILAB carries out analyses of natural substances, whatever the type of matrix to be studied ### Why choose FILAB? FILAB, an independent laboratory based in Dijon, has been working for 30 years with manufacturers in all sectors on the analysis of natural substances. With a wide range of state-of-the-art analytical equipment[(ICP](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-icp-icp-ms-icp-aes.md), [GC-MS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-gcms.md), [CI](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-ion-chromatography.md), [SEM-EDX](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-sem-scanning-electron-microscopy.md), [LC-MS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/altis-lc-msms-analysis.md), [FTIR,](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-ftir-spectroscopy.md)[NMR,](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-nmr.md)[BET](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-bet.md), etc.), FILAB adapts its natural ingredient analysis methods according to the matrix studied.), the FILAB laboratory adapts its natural ingredient analysis methods according to the matrix to be studied (liquid, solid, powder, etc.). ## Our analysis services for natural substances Dosing natural substances in cosmetics [Purity](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination/purity-analysis-laboratory.md) analysis of natural substances [REACH analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-reach-analysis/reach-analysis-filab-supports-you.md) of natural substances [Specific surface measurement](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-bet.md) on natural fibres Quantification and identification of natural substances in eye drops 30 elements on natural fibres [Literature review](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/rd/laboratory-literature-review.md) to identify natural synthesis routes for a plasticiser