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Chemicals

COSMOS | Cosmetic Organic and Natural Standard

The Cosmetic Organic and Natural Standard (COSMOS) is responsible for setting standards for the cosmetics industry in Europe. The COSMOS marking on cosmetics packaging verify that the product has met specific requirements for organic and natural products. More than...

Europe COSMOS Cosmetics Testing

Testing for Bisphenol A (BPA)

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins found in various consumer products, including food containers, water bottles, and thermal paper receipts. Due to its potential health risks, such as...

Guide to Soap Testing to AOCS Standards

The American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS ) is an international professional scientific society for individuals and corporations interested in fats, oils, surfactants, detergents, and related materials.

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Minnesota’s CHRi Labs is More than Chemical Bonds

There's a strong family bond at CHRi's labs! If your company is pharmaceutical related and in the Midwest USA, you may want to focus your microscope on CHRi Labs. This is especially true if you like a special sense of caring and hand-holding that comes from working...

CHRi is a family owned Food Laboratory

REACH Registration of Consumer Products

What is REACH registration, and what type of testing must be done for REACH registration? REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) is a regulation set forth by the European Union, that began in 2007. It was started as a way to...

3 Free | Chemicals in Nail Polish

Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, and formaldehyde, are three chemicals known as the "toxic trio" often found in nail polish. Include formaldehyde resin (tosylamide/TSFR) and camphor and you've got five toxic ingredients, all commonly used to reduce cracking and...

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