What Is Product Testing & What Does It Entail?

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If you’re launching a skincare, cosmetic, or personal care product line, you’ve probably heard about product testing. But what is product testing, and why is it such an essential step in manufacturing? As an industry-leading product manufacturer, product testing is one of the most critical steps for success. It ensures your products are safe, effective, and ready for consumer use. First, let’s weigh its importance and role in creating high-quality skincare and cosmetic products.

What Is Product Testing?

Product testing includes evaluating a product’s quality, safety, effectiveness, and stability before it hits the shelves. In this process, your product undergoes extensive regulatory tests to determine whether the formulation meets the FDA’s standards and regulatory requirements.

Testing is essential in the product manufacturing process. It validates the product’s claims, confirms its safety for users, and ensures it performs as intended. Salons and medical spas that offer branded products stand out and build trust and loyalty with their clients.

The Importance of Product Testing in the Manufacturing Process

How product testing contributes to product development:

Confirms safety: Protects your clients from unintentional reactions and ensures the product is safe for anyone who purchases it.
Backs up claims: Provides evidence of your performance claims. Considering the pervasiveness of popular terms in the beauty market today, such as “anti-aging,” “hydrating,” and “acne-fighting,” it makes sense why this process is so important.
Regulatory Compliance: Meeting industry standards and adhering to regulations, including FDA guidelines for skincare and OTC products.
Product Quality: Guarantee quality, consistency, shelf-life, and stability.

Types of Testing We Perform

As a trusted partner in product manufacturing, we conduct all necessary tests to ensure your products are top-notch. Here are the primary types of product testing we offer:

1. Stability Testing

Stability testing assesses how your product performs under different environmental conditions over time. This test helps determine your products’ shelf life, ensuring they maintain their effectiveness and integrity from the moment they’re manufactured until they’re taken out of the box.

2. Microbial Testing

We perform microbial testing to check for harmful microorganisms in the raw materials, bulk formulations, and finished products. This includes:

Aerobic Plate Count (APC)
Fungal Plate Count
Pathogen Testing

Testing allows you to guarantee your products are free from contaminants that could harm your shoppers or their surrounding environment.

3. Preservative Effectiveness Test (PET)

The Preservative Effectiveness Test (PET) ensures your product remains stable and safe. This test evaluates the effectiveness of preservatives used to prevent the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold, which can compromise the quality of your product.

4. Human Repeat Insult Patch Test (HIRPT)

Also known as patch testing, HIRPT is conducted to determine whether a product or its ingredients cause skin irritation or allergic reactions. This is vital for skin care and cosmetic products that interact directly with the skin.

5. Broad Spectrum SPF Testing

We conduct broad-spectrum SPF Testing for products claiming sun protection, such as sunscreen, to determine the actual Sun Protection Factor (SPF). This confirms your product meets the labeling guidelines and is accurate in the level of SPF it claims.

Why It Matters for Your Brand

Investing in product testing is not just about regulatory compliance—it’s about building a brand that salon goers can trust. Here are a few reasons why product testing is a game-changer:

Builds Credibility: Validating your marketing claims helps you gain the client’s trust and establish your brand as a reliable skincare and personal care provider.
Reduces Risk: Minimizes the risk of product recalls, customer complaints, or negative reviews that could damage your salon’s reputation.
Enhances Customer Satisfaction: When products are tested thoroughly, they are more likely to meet customers’ expectations, fostering increased satisfaction and repeat business.

Our Commitment to Quality

Our manufacturing facility is committed to upholding the highest standards to deliver exceptional skincare, cosmetic, and personal care products. We adhere to CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) guidelines, meaning every step of our manufacturing and testing process is meticulously documented and reviewed to ensure consistency, safety, and efficacy.

Our registration and certifications include:

FDA Drug Manufacturing License issued by the Department of Health, State of California
Cosmetic Manufacturing Registration with the Department of Health, State of California
US National Organic Program Certification issued by Oregon Tilth

These certifications testify to our decades-long dedication to delivering products that exceed industry standards.

Work with Allure

If you’re a salon or spa owner considering developing your own skincare, cosmetic, or personal care products, choosing a manufacturing partner with rigorous product testing capabilities is essential. Allure’s comprehensive product testing ensures your salon’s products are safe, effective, and aligned with your brand’s values and quality standards.

Ready to launch your custom product line? Now that you know why product testing is essential, let’s collaborate to create a product that reflects your brand’s commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction goals. Contact us today to learn more about our product testing and manufacturing process.