Lipstick Toxic Metals Scientific and Regulatory Support

Traces of toxic metals can be found in some lipstick and lip gloss cosmetic products, such as lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum, and manganese. Lipstick and lip gloss can be ingested or absorbed, daily intake level depends on usage. High levels of exposure to toxic metals can potentially harm human health, especially in children.

The Cosmetic Products Regulation (1223/2009) in force since 11th July 2013, bans the use of toxic metals in cosmetic products to protect consumers by ensuring that all cosmetic products on the European market are safe.

Intertek offers a wide range of scientific and regulatory services to evaluate and ensure the safety, efficacy, quality and regulatory compliance of your cosmetic products across the entire supply chain worldwide.  Our services include:

• Cosmetic Testing
• Heavy Metals Testing and Analysis
• X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis (XRF Screening)
• Assessments:
• Cosmetic Safety Assessments
• Toxicology Risk Assessments (TRA)
• Cosmetic Ingredient Review
• Regulatory Compliance Support