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title: "Cosmetics : testing product stability in a laboratory"
description: "Why analyze the stability of a cosmetic product ? The stability of cosmetic products is above all else a legal requirement due to the Regulation 1223/2009 on cosmetics. The regulation states that a cosmetic product’s stability must be ensured by..."
resource: "https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-cosmetics/laboratory-analysis-cosmetics-stability/"
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timestamp: "2025-12-31T08:52:24Z"
published: "2021-10-25T14:50:46Z"
language: "en"
author: "Laure Durieux"
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# Cosmetics : testing product stability in a laboratory

## Why analyze the stability of a cosmetic product ?

The stability of cosmetic products is above all else a legal requirement due to the Regulation 1223/2009 on cosmetics. The regulation states that a cosmetic product’s stability must be ensured by the manufacturer “*in reasonably predictable storage conditions”*.

## Our solution : to conduct stability studies on cosmetic products

### Techniques used to ensure the stability of your cosmetic products

Either in the context of regulatory quality control procedures or for R&D projects, FILAB provides stability testing services for your cosmetic products. With 2100m² of laboratory space and our extensive expertise, we are able to offer the following services :

- Study of thermal properties by DSC
- Accelerated and realistic aging tests
- Chemical composition analysis by GC-MS, HPLC or FTIR
- Analysis of container/contents interactions
- Development and validation of methods for testing product stability

### Why call on FILAB to test the stability of cosmetic products ?

The expertise of our doctors and specialized engineers along with our cutting-edge analytical fleet allow us to provide reliable stability testing services from the designing process of a new product all the way to testing product storage. We also provide quick and personalized assistance all while remaining at a competitive price point.