Formulation Assessment
Assessment of the formulation in relation to the intended application, product category and project-specific requirements.
Quality Assurance & Product Safety
Quality your brand can rely on.
PLCC integrates quality assurance and product safety into your private-label project from the outset — with coordinated testing, defined approvals and transparent processes from development to finished goods.
Early
Consider quality requirements during development
Product-specific
Testing strategy aligned with formulation, application and packaging
Transparent
Defined controls, documented results and approvals
End-to-end
Quality from formulation to delivered goods
Safety from the outset
Quality does not begin only when production is complete.
During product development, formulation, application, packaging and intended target market are already considered together. This allows relevant quality and safety requirements to be identified early and integrated meaningfully into further planning.
Which tests are necessary or recommended depends on the product type, formulation, packaging, intended shelf life and planned product claims. The testing scope is therefore defined for the specific project rather than applied as a standard package.
Our Quality Areas
Safety is created through coordinated steps.
The following areas work together and are planned individually depending on the product, packaging and project scope.
Stability
Suitable tests support the assessment of whether appearance, colour, odour and consistency remain stable over the intended period.
Packaging Compatibility
Formulation and primary packaging are assessed together so that packaging component, material, dosage and application work reliably as a system.
Microbiological Quality
Depending on the formulation and product type, microbiological testing and other product-specific assessments can be integrated.
Production Control
Defined control and approval steps accompany manufacturing, filling and secondary packaging through to finished goods.
Documentation
Relevant project data, test results and approvals are recorded in a structured manner and brought together transparently.
Quality and Market Readiness
Product safety, quality and regulatory requirements belong together.
Quality tests show whether the product and packaging function reliably in the intended use. Regulatory Affairs translates the relevant results and product information into the requirements of the respective target market.
Quality Assurance
The product is tested and controlled.
- Formulation and product properties
- Stability and packaging compatibility
- Production and approval controls
- Transparent test results
Regulatory Affairs
Market readiness is prepared from a regulatory perspective.
- Market- and country-specific requirements
- Product information and documentation
- Labelling and claims
- Coordination of regulatory project steps
For products intended for the European market, the relevant requirements of the EU Cosmetics Regulation and Good Manufacturing Practice are considered within the project.
Explore Regulatory AffairsCustom Testing Strategy
Not every product requires the same testing programme.
A water-based serum has different requirements from an anhydrous balm, mascara or body-care product. Packaging, shelf life, application and intended product claims also influence the testing strategy.
Formulation
Water content, ingredient system and product properties determine which tests are appropriate.
Product Type
Skincare, decorative cosmetics and special application formats bring different quality requirements.
Packaging
Material, dispensing system, light protection and contact surfaces need to suit the product and intended use.
Target Market
Market, labelling, claims and specific requirements are included in the planning at an early stage.
The Quality Process
From requirements to documented approval.
Quality assurance is planned throughout the project and coordinated with development, packaging, regulatory and production.
Define Requirements
Product type, application, target market, packaging and special requirements are defined together.
Assess the Formulation
The selected or developed formulation is assessed in the context of the planned product and its use.
Plan Testing
The required testing scope is defined, carried out and evaluated specifically for the project.
Control Production
Defined controls accompany manufacturing, filling, secondary packaging and final product approval.
Document Results
Relevant test results, decisions and approvals are brought together in a structured and transparent manner.
Your Benefits
Greater confidence for product, project and brand.
Early Planning
Quality and safety requirements are considered during the development phase.
Clear Processes
Defined testing and approval steps create transparency throughout the project.
Appropriate Testing
The testing scope is aligned with the formulation, packaging, product type and target market.
Reliable Quality
Structured controls support consistent product characteristics and reproducible results.
Connected Throughout the Project
Quality assurance is integrated into every project phase.
Good quality is not created in an isolated step. It connects development, formulation, packaging, regulatory, manufacturing and project management.
01
Product Development
Integrate quality requirements into the product concept from the outset.
Learn more → 02Formulations & Textures
Select the formulation, sensory profile and application to suit the project.
Learn more → 03Packaging & Design
Align formulation, packaging component, dosage and application.
Learn more → 04Manufacturing & Filling
Defined controls throughout production and secondary packaging.
Learn more → 05Regulatory Affairs
Prepare product information and market readiness from a regulatory perspective.
Learn more → 06Project Management
Coordinate testing, approvals and the project areas involved.
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about testing, approvals and product safety.
You can find further general information about development, packaging, production timelines and regulatory requirements in our central FAQ.
View all FAQsWhich tests does a cosmetic product require?
The specific testing scope depends on the formulation, product type, application, packaging, target market and desired product claims. It is therefore defined individually for each project.
When does quality assurance begin?
Ideally during product development. This allows the formulation, packaging, testing requirements and target market to be aligned at an early stage.
Why is the packaging tested as well?
The primary packaging is in direct contact with the product and influences protection, dosage, application and stability. Formulation and packaging therefore need to be considered as one system.
What is the difference from Regulatory Affairs?
Quality assurance evaluates and controls the product, packaging and process. Regulatory Affairs coordinates product-related information and formal requirements for the intended target market.
Are results and approvals documented?
Yes. Relevant project data, test results, decisions and approvals are recorded in a structured manner and brought together transparently throughout the project.
Your Private-Label Project
Let us develop a product that meets your quality standards.
Tell us about your product idea, target market and requirements. Together, we will plan the appropriate quality, safety and approval steps.
Send a non-binding project enquiry