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# Heavy metal analysis in makeup in the laboratory

## Do you want to analyze heavy metals in your makeup products

In a highly regulated cosmetics sector, consumer safety is at the heart of every concern. The presence of **heavy metals** such as [lead](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-lead.md), [cadmium](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-heavy-metal/laboratory-analysis-and-determination-of-cadmium.md), [mercury](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-mercury-amalgamator.md) and [arsenic](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-heavy-metal/analysis-arsenic.md), even in trace amounts, can pose health risks and permanently damage your brand image.

### The presence of heavy metals in makeup

First of all, heavy metals are not present as ingredients in makeup formulations but may appear in the form of**’**[impurities](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-detection-identification-impurities.md), most often originating from raw materials or manufacturing processes.

In France, certain heavy metals are prohibited; for others, the presence of very small amounts or trace levels may be tolerated provided there is no risk to health. Indeed, heavy metals present significant toxicity for the human body.

Therefore, the support of a competent laboratory in the[heavy metal analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-heavy-metal.md) is essential as part of quality control or the placing of makeup on the market.

### Why is heavy metal analysis essential?

- **Consumer protection:** makeup comes into direct and prolonged contact with the skin, and sometimes with the mouth (lipsticks), which increases the risk of absorbing harmful substances. Heavy metals are potentially toxic and can cause allergic reactions, skin irritation, and, in the long term, more serious health problems.
- **Regulatory compliance:** although European regulations (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009) prohibit the intentional presence of these substances, they allow their presence as "technically unavoidable" traces. However, strict limits are set for these traces, and failure to comply can lead to penalties, product recalls, and significant financial losses.
- **Brand credibility:** demonstrate your commitment to quality and safety. By integrating heavy metal analysis into your quality control process, you build a relationship of trust with your customers and stand out from the competition as a responsible and reliable brand.

## FILAB supports you in heavy metal analysis in makeup

### Why choose FILAB for heavy metal analysis in makeup

Through our three levels of services: analysis, expertise, and R&D support, [FILAB](https://filab.fr/) supports cosmetics companies in heavy metal analysis in makeup. To do this, FILAB provides its clients with the know-how and experience of its team, as well as a [analytical facility](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources.md) of 5,200 m² equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.

## our services

[Heavy metal analysis by ICP](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-heavy-metal/laboratory-analysis-heavy-metals-icp.md)

[Heavy metal quantification according to ISO 21392:2021](https://filab.fr/en/determination-of-heavy-metals-according-to-iso-213922021.md)

[Cosmetic analysis according to ISO/TR 17276](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-cosmetics/laboratory-analysis-of-cosmetics-according-to-iso-tr-17276.md)

[Analysis according to ICH Q3D by ICP](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/analysis-ich-q3d-context/elemental-impurity-analysis-according-ich-q3d-laboratory/ich-q3d-analysis-by-icp-laboratory.md)