SPF TESTING
In vitro
SGS IDEA and SGS IEC have been involved in in vitro and in vivo sunscreen testing for many years, relying on a continuous improvement approach to ensure our customers a high level of reliabilityin the results communicated to them. Strict compliance of our study conditions with the current international methods, regular training of our teams, internal audits carried out several times a year, and participation in inter-laboratory proficiency testing schemes organized by BIPEA * , in accordance with ISO/CEI 43-1, are key elements of this approach. *Interprofessional Bureau of Analytical Studies, Paris, France - www.bipea.org BIPEA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to challenge the performance of test laboratories vis-à-vis their results, on an international level. • For each tested product, the obtained value is consistently close to the reference value. The Z-scores recorded by our laboratories always fall within the range of-1 to +1, demonstrating their expertise. This also ensures that the results produced are reliable and meet the expected quality standards.
Regulatory and screening tests
Capabilities
Protocols
• UVA-PF determination • Critical wavelength • Boots star rating • SPF assessment • Batch control • Spectral photostability
• 1 fully equipped lab • Solarlight LS-1000 sun simulator • Labsphere UV-2000 spectrophotometer • Sunbot («Double plate» method)
• ISO 24443 • ISO 23675 - NEW - • Boots star rating • Cosmetics Europe
In vivo
Protocols
Clinical testing
Capabilities
• SPF determination • UVA PF determination
• Jacuzzi and sauna • ISO standards
• Australia/New Zealand standard
• Water resistance • Sand resistance • Sweat resistance • Specific protocols: SPF wet skin, salt water resistance • Multiport solar simulators
4,600 studies carried out in 10 years 22 years of experience in suncare testing 2,800 products tested in 10 years
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