About
Chapters
Education
Journal of SCC
Monographs
Courses
SCC Referrals
   -Recruiters
   -Consultants & Resources
   -Testing Laboratories

Allied Links

SCC NewsSCC Contacts

 

 

TESTING LABS DIRECTORY
Adamson Analytical Laboratories, Inc.
Allied Analytical Laboratory Services, Inc.
AMA Laboratories, Inc.
Biometrix, Inc.
BioScreen Testing Services, Inc.
Bria Salon & Performance Testing Center
Ceutical Laboratories, Inc.
Chemir Analytical Services
Clinical Research Laboratories
Consumer Product Testing Company
Custom Analytics, LLC
Evalulab
Genemarkers, LLC
Institute for In Vitro Sciences
Microconsult, Inc.
North Cliff Consultants, Inc.
Q Laboratories, Inc.
Springhouse Skin Research, Inc.
Suncare Research Laboratories, LLC
TRI/Princeton



Adamson Analytical Laboratories, Inc.
Vicky Seto
220 Crouse Street
Corona, CA 92879
USA
phone: (951)-549-9657
fax: (951)-549-9659
info@adamsonlab.com
www.adamsonlab.com

FDA registered, 203073-0, Contract analytical service to pharmaceutical, OTC, and Personal Care Industries. Specializing in chemical and microbiological testing, Matrix including raw material, finished products, tablet, cream, lotion, shampoo, sunscreen, etc. 5-7 days turn around time, no setup fees, methods include USP/NF, EP, BP, JP, ICH, CFR, and FDA monograph. CGMP compliance.



Allied Analytical Laboratory Services, Inc.
Vernell Stornes
4541 Shelby Road
Millington, TN 38053
phone: 901-872-3075
fax: 901-872-1363

aalskv@msn.com
www.aals1.com

FDA Registered Testing lab dealing with OTC drug products in Cosmetic/Personal Care/Soaps.




AMA Laboratories, Inc.
Gabriel Letizia
216 Congers Road
New City, NY 10956
phone: 845-634-4330
fax: 845-634-5565

info@amalabs.com
www.amalabs.com

AMA Laboratories, Inc. is a clinical testing facility devoted to in-vivo and in-vitro evaluation of cosmetics.




Biometrix, Inc.
Dr. John Ademola/Ragunath Muniandy
2419 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127
phone: 415-333-0522
fax: 415-333-0532
biomex@pacbell.net
www.biometrixinc.com

Biometrix, the Clinical Science Behind Your Products. Since 1988, our operations have been providing CRO Services, conducting clinical testing and producing reliable, meaningful, fast and cost effective solutions, results and study reports for our customers throughout the world. Biometrix maintains an extensive and varied database of ethnic panelists worldwide with precise information regarding profiles, demographics and medical histories, gender, age, specific medical conditions and etnicity. We specialize in the clinical evaluations, research and developments of ethnic skin care products in the US using our diverse ethnic subject population and internationally (China, Japan) using our affiliate clinics.

Our Skin Bioinstrumentation Division uses state-of-the-art equipments and methods - Visia-CR, Ultrasound, Digital Skin Microscope - , to provide the newest, best and the most precise claims support technology for your cosmetics and skin care products.

Our Clinical Testing Division specializes in conducting human clinical tests and procedures to determine the safety, efficacy and substantiate the claims of your cosmetic, personal care, topical dermatology, skin devices, and opthamology products. Our testing facilities and clinical investigators (Board Certified Dermatologists, Opthamologists, Pediatricians) offer developers full range of clinical and consultation services from concept to the market allowing your products to meet the regulatory, consumer and claim requirements in your target market.



BioScreen Testing Services, Inc.
3904 Del Amo Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
phone: 310-214-0043
fax: 310-370-3642
info@bioscreen.com
www.bioscreen.com

BioScreen Testing Services, Inc., is a full service analytical chemistry, microbiology and human clinical testing laboratory that provides turn-key services for the cosmetic and Over-the-Counter drug industry. BioScreen provides cGMP chemical and microbiological analysis and consulting as well as clinical claims substantiation for personal care products. Turn-key services for sunscreens including laboratory support, SPF and human safety testing makes BioScreen Testing Services a leader in GMP Testing and consulting in the western United States.

BioScreen Clincal Services, our Clinical Testing & Claims Division of BioScreen brings together an expert group of physicians and scientists. We offer a wide range of safety and efficacy testing to manufacturers of cosmetics, OTC drug products, household and industrial raw materials. The company uses state-of-the-art equipment and methods. Additionally, custom protocols are designed to client specifications and used to provide critical supporting data to meet the needs of regulatory bodies.




Bria Salon & Performance Testing Center
Arun Nandagiri
1920 Industrial Drive
Libertyville, IL 60048
phone: 847-918-8518
fax: 847-816-1830
arun@brialab.com
www.brialab.com

Bria Performance Testing Center provides a variety of services to bring you closer to your consumers and understand their needs.

Salon Testing: We have a fully staffed four-station hair salon where we can evaluate your product's performance, substantiate product claims or perform any other studies on consumers. It encompasses all hair product categories including chemical treatments such as hair colors, relaxers, perms and straighteners. We provide all of the required clients, testing protocols, experienced stylists and clear, concise, objective reports.

Focus Groups: At our state-of-the-art focus group room, we can conduct group sessions to explore new ideas and concepts or conduct one on one interviews to probe products performance post use. Our one way mirrors allow you to watch the products in use with minimum intrusion. We can provide experienced moderators, panelists, and our reports can include audio and video tapes of your sessions.

Other services include product surveys, telephone interviews, consumer calls and providing timely reports. For our hair care product development services, please visit our website.



Ceutical Laboratories, Inc.
Courtland Imel
2300 Valley View, Suite 230
Dallas, TX 75234
phone: 972-241-8374
fax: 972-241-0619
info@ceuticallabs.com
www.ceuticallabs.com

Full service organization providing product concept, product development, analytical chemistry, microbiology, compliance, quality systems and regulatory submissions.



Chemir Analytical Services
Nicholas J. Bianchi
2672 Metro Blvd
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
USA
phone: 800-659-7659
fax: 314-291-6630
nbianchi@chemir.com
www.chemir.com

Chemir Analytical Services is an independent analytical laboratory specializing in problem solving and formulation development for the home, health, and beauty industries. We also offer litigation support services in cases involving patent infringement, product liability, and intellectual property rights.

For over 50 years, Chemir has provided non-routine analytical investigations, specializing in deformulation, or reverse engineering. Our services also include materials identification, failure analysis and product characterization. Chemir has solved many difficult problems such as contamination, packaging failures, off-odors, off-colors and more.

Chemir has partnered with many companies throughout their product’s life cycle. From concept to commercialization, our formulations team can help with product development, stability testing, and scale-up. Our facility is cGMP compliant, FDA registered, ISO 9001 certified, DEA licensed, and is centrally located in suburban St. Louis, Missouri.




Clinical Research Laboratories, Inc.
Jasmine Migliorini
371 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
USA
phone: 732-981-1616
fax: 732-981-0520
jasmine.migliorini@crl-inc.com
www.crl-inc.com

Clinical Research Laboratories, Inc. (CRL) provides a wide range of clinical safety and efficacy testing for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. CRL is conveniently located in central New Jersey. CRL is dedicated to conducting human clinical test procedures to determine the safety and efficacy of cosmetic, personal care and OTC drug products. Areas of expertise include Dermatology, Photobiology, Ophthalmology, Bioinstrumentation, Microbiology, Cosmetology, Gynecology and Dental/Oral Hygiene. The 30,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility includes Ophthamology suites for non-invasive and invasive evaluations, a full service beauty salon and a Photobiology/Sunscreen suite featuring a jacuzzi, showers and dressing room. The fully equiped Bioinstrumentation laboratory provides the newest in claims support technology. CRL maintains an extensive and varied panelist database. CRL can provide precise information regarding profiles, demographics and medical histories. Other selective information such as gender, age, specific medical conditions and ethnicity is available. CRL is committed to providing cost-effective testing of the highest quality combined with timely scheduling, comprehensive final reports and a commitment to customer service.


Consumer Product Testing Company
Carl Cappabianca
70 New Dutch Lane
Fairfield, NJ 07004
phone: 973-808-7111
fax: 973-808-7234
cjcappab@cptclabs.com
www.cptclabs.com

Consumer Product Testing Company is a worldwide leader in the contract laboratory testing of cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, medical devices and specialty chemicals. Since 1975, we have assisted clients with their testing needs consistent with our logo “from conception to completion”. The services offered include clinical safety; claims validation; photobiology; analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry; microbiology; sterility testing; consulting services; as well as both in-vitro and in-vivo toxicology. Our technical staff of over 130 has extensive experience that is used to assist clients through each phase of the testing process.

We attribute our growth to our dedication to the needs of our clients. Well-known for our superior customer service, we become an integral part of our client’s team, providing timely, reliable, accurate and reproducible results.




Custom Analytics LLC
Charles Metcalfe
2260A Peach Orchard Road
Sumter, SC 29154
phone: 803-499-4469
fax: 803-499-4530
cem@calabs.us
www.calabs.us

Custom Analytics LLC is an FDA and Health Canada inspected contract analytical laboratory providing services to the personal care, OTC, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. Our chemists specialize in developing analytical methods for unique products and applications as well as performing USP/NF compendial assays under cGMP compliance. We also provide microbiological testing for coliforms, standard plate counts and preservative challenge testing.
In the event that you are formulating with controlled substances we also have a DEA license


Evalulab
Azita Kazerouni
5475 Pare, Suite 206
Mont Royal, Quebec H4P 1P7
Canada
phone: 514-735-3253
fax: 514-343-9996
akazerouni@evalulab.com
www.evalulab.com

Evalulab specializes in clinical testing of cosmetic personal care and natural health products for safety, tolerance, efficacy and consumer preferences



Genemarkers, LLC
Anna Langerveld
4280 Commercial Avenue, Suite A
Portage, MI 49002
phone: 269-998-8116
fax: 269-488-8164
anna@genemarkers.com
www.genemarkers.com

Genemarkers, LLC provides custom genomics research services to skin care and cosmeceutical industry clients. Gene expression testing is useful for understanding biological mechanisms, validating efficacy and improving product formulations.

Institute for In Vitro Sciences

Amanda Virey
30 W. Watkins Mill Road, Suite 100
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
phone: 301-947-6523
fax: 301-947-6538
info@iivs.org
www.iivs.org

IIVS is a leading provider of in vitro methods to assess the safety and efficacy of formulations and ingredients.




Microconsult, Inc.
Bill Bryan
3218 Commander Drive, Suite 100
Carrollton, TX 75006
phone: 972-250-2902
fax: 972-250-2903
bill@microconsultinc.com
www.microconsultinc.com

FDA Registered Microbiological and Analytical Testing Laboratory with Services to the OTC Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Cosmetic/Personal Care and Nutritional Industries. Testing includes Raw Material, Bulk and Finished Goods; Creams, Lotions, Liquids, Sunscreens, Acne Products, Analgesics, Gels, Tablets and Other Products. Product Stability/Shelf Life, Monograph Testing for OTC Pharmaceuticals. cGMP Compliance. Same day testing for Microbiological Submissions. Most Analytical submissions tested within 5-7 days.

North Cliff Consultants, Inc.
Molly Bailey, Ph.D.
3747 Warsaw Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45205
phone: 513-251-4930
fax: 513-557-3732
mbailey@northcliff-testing.com
www.northclifftesting.com

North Cliff Consultants is a clinical research laboratory with 20 years experience in safety and efficacy testing. The study types and products tested includes, but is not limited to: antiperspirant testing, anti-dandruff shampoos, forearm, and leg, controlled-application tests (FCAT/LCAT), clinical mildeness tests, modified Draize RIPT, irritation studies (patch tests, eye sting tests), adult and baby diapers, acnegenicity, and home-use safety studies. Two testing facilities in the Greater Cincinnati area have five state-of-the-art environmentally controlled suites for skin evaluation by expert skin graders, and by bio-instrumentation. One suite is capable of hot room conditions required for antiperspirant testing. With a database of 30,000 panelists, panels requiring specialized enrollment criteria can be recruited. We are able to provide protocols for many studies, are happy to assist in protocol development, or will work with the client's protocol. Complete and accurate study reports are delivered in a timely fashion.



Q Laboratories, Inc.
David G. Goins
1400 Harrison Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45214-1606
phone: 513-471-1300
fax: 513-471-5600
qlabs@fuse.net
www.qlaboratories.com

An independent analytical chemistry and microbiology laboratory, providing services to meet all your analytical and quality assurance needs. Q laboratories, Inc. has been serving the cosmetic, OTC and pharmaceutical industries since 1966 combining large laboratory capabilities with personal service and attention. Recognized by the FDA for pharmaceutical testing, capabilities include complete USP Monograph Testing, GMP Pharmaceutical Testing, Active Ingredient Monitoring, Stability Testing, Pathogen Detection, Time Kill Studies, MIC Testing, USP Purified Water Testing and much more.





Springhouse Skin Research, Inc.
Mike Christensen & Associates
215 Springhouse Lane
Merion, PA 19066
phone: 610-667-6991
fax: 610-667-2595
mikesenior@verizon.net
www.appliedderm.com

Creative claim support and product-development testing: we are a small, well-organized and highly experienced group, who offer a spectrum of services, from focus groups to pre-clinical and clinical trials, with photo-documentation, and instrumental measurements.




Suncare Research Laboratories, LLC
Joseph W. Stanfield
2518 B Reynolda Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
USA
phone: 336-725-6501
fax: 336-725-6503
jstanfield@suncarelab.com
www.suncarelab.com

Suncare Research Laboratories specializes in clinical evaluations of sunscreens, including SPF testing, UVA protection assessmnet and human dermal safety testing. We also offer in vitro SPF prediction, UVA protection measurements and assessments of sunscreen photostability.



TRI/Princeton
Peter Kaplan
601 Prospect Avenue
P.O. Box 625
Princeton, NJ 08542
USA
phone: 609-430-4389
fax: 609-683-7149
info@triprinceton.org
www.triprinceton.org

The Science Behind Your Products Need help solving a technical problem? We have 70 years of experience in human hair chemistry and mechanics ready to work for you. Since 1930, we have been finding solutions and producing reliable, meaningful results for our customers throughout the world. We have expertise in understanding the effects of treatments on hair: body, shine, strength, compatability, product build-up, coloring, moisturizing, perming, straightening, blow-drying, sunlight, pollution, etc. Services include: claims substantiation, product evaluation, consulting, instrument development, method development, proprietary contract research, consortia research projects, and professional education courses.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
   Copyright © Society of Cosmetic Chemists. All rights reserved.