Dermatological tests (patch tests) are carried out in terms of irritating and allergenic properties, mainly using the patch test method under the supervision of a dermatologist. Performing a dermatological test allows for the use of the declaration “dermatologically tested”.
Our offer includes the following types of dermatological tests:
- open test – recommended for potentially irritating products (e.g. urea products, high/low pH products, AHA peelings, depilatory products)
- semi-open test (including HRIPT) – for most cosmetic products, using panels:
- normal,
- sensitive,
- mixed,
- closed test – a more restrictive test, possible for most cosmetic products,
- T-shirt test – recommended for products for washing and rinsing fabrics, intended for sensitive skin, for children,
- single application test.
Our dermatological tests complies with:
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 Of The European Parliament And Of The Council Of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products,
- Cosmetics Europe – The Personal Care Association (formerly COLIPA) Guidelines – Product test Guidelines for the Assessment of Human Skin Compatibility 1997,
- Cosmetics Europe – The Personal Care Association (formerly COLIPA) Guidelines for the Evaluation of the Efficacy of Cosmetic Products 2008,
- testing procedures and technical instructions applicable at J.S. Hamilton International Sp. z o.o.
