--- type: "WebPage" title: "Collagen laboratory analysis" description: "As a manufacturer, you want to analyze the collagen present in your products Collagen, an essential biopolymer, is widely used as a raw material or ingredient in the health and beauty industries. With increasing demands for quality, purity, and safety,..." resource: "https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/plastics-processing-polymers/collagen-laboratory-analysis/" tags: ["EN", "pll_6453bc86aed74", "Anaïs DECAUX"] timestamp: "2025-12-31T08:37:31Z" published: "2023-05-30T08:39:57Z" language: "en" author: "bwa" --- # Collagen laboratory analysis ## As a manufacturer, you want to analyze the collagen present in your products **Collagen**, an essential [biopolymer](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-thermoplastic-polymers.md), is widely used [as a raw material](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-raw-material-inspection.md) or [ingredient](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/chemical-analysis-laboratory/analysis-natural-ingredients.md) in the health and beauty industries. With increasing demands for quality, purity, and safety, **rigorous analysis** is essential to ensure the compliance of your products. ### Our collagen analysis services FILAB supports you in your [R&D](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/rd.md) and [quality control](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/quality-control-analysis-laboratory.md) projects thanks to a complete range of services: Identification of collagen types (I to V) Structural analysis: study of the degree of hydrolysis, [purity](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination/purity-analysis-laboratory.md), [stability](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-cosmetics/laboratory-analysis-cosmetics-stability.md) and post-translational modifications [Development of tailor-made analytical methods](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/analytical-development.md) Collagen quantification : total and specific collagen (hydrolysates, peptides) Batch comparison against internal or regulatory specifications ### Our collagen analysis and identification techniques [### LC-MSMS](https://filab.fr/en/laboratory-mass-spectrometry-unknown-spike-analysis.md) [### LC-QTOF](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-for-lc-qtof-analysis.md) [### LC-Orbitrap](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/lc-orbitrap-analysis.md) [### GPC](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-gpc-sec.md) [### FTIR](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-ftir-spectroscopy.md) ## The FILAB laboratory supports you in your collagen analysis needs ### A tailor-made service offered by the FILAB laboratory Collagen is an essential protein widely used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and biomedical sectors. Accurately characterizing its different types (I, II, III, V, etc.) is a major challenge for ensuring the quality, traceability, and regulatory compliance of your products. The FILAB laboratory offers its expertise and cutting-edge analytical techniques to identify, quantify, and characterize the different types of collagen present in your raw materials, formulations, or medical devices. ## to go further [Protein analysis](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/biopharmaceutical/biotherapeutic-recombinant-protein-characterization.md) [Biopharmaceutical analysis](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/biopharmaceutical.md) [Identification of contaminants](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-sem-scanning-electron-microscopy/laboratory-analysis-contaminants.md) [Pharmaceutical analysis](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/analysis-industry-pharmaceuticals.md) [Peptide analysis](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/biopharmaceutical/biotherapeutic-recombinant-protein-characterization/peptide-analysis-biopharmaceutical-services.md) [Failure analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-polymer-defect.md) [Cosmetic analysis](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-cosmetics.md) ## FAQ What is collagen? Collagen is a biopolymer, a naturally occurring polymer composed of polypeptide chains, which are repeating units of amino acids linked by peptide bonds. It is the main component of tissues such as skin, bones, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. There are several types of collagen in the body, each with a specific function in the tissues in which it is found. Collagen plays an important role in the structure and function of connective tissues, giving them strength and elasticity. Why perform a collagen analysis? Determining collagen properties is essential for **production** process issues or **finished product control**. A comprehensive understanding of the properties of your biopolymers is also necessary to anticipate their evolution in their **environment of use**. Indeed, **the degree of polymerization** (proportional to the **molar mass**) of chitosan determines its **mechanical and thermal properties**. Furthermore, **crystallinity**, **crosslinking**, and even the **glass transition** and **melting temperatures** also play a role in determining the properties of a biopolymer. Thus, the expertise of a laboratory skilled in collagen analysis is necessary to determine all of these properties. Why choose FILAB for collagen analysis? - Independent ISO 17025-accredited laboratory - Tailor-made support for manufacturers and R&D centers - Recognized expertise in the analysis of biomolecules and proteins - Responsiveness and confidentiality guaranteed at every stage of the project - Complete scientific interpretation by our experts How many types of collagen are there? There are **nearly 28 identified types of collagen**, but the most common are: - **Type I**: skin, bones, tendons, ligaments - **Type II**: cartilage - **Type III**: skin, blood vessels - **Type IV**: basement membranes - **Type V**: interstitial and placental tissues In which sectors is collagen analysis used? Collagen quantification and analysis primarily concern the following sectors: - **Cosmetics** (anti-aging ingredients, skin care) - **Medical devices** (implants, matrices, hydrogels) - **Pharmaceuticals** (biomaterials, tissue substitutes) - **Agri-food and nutraceuticals** (hydrolyzed collagen-based dietary supplements)