Fabrics, plastics and polymer patches

Quantification of trace substances and impurities

Regulatory reference:	UE Regulation
Claim:	Titer of substances
Application field:	Cosmetics and medical devices.
Description of the test:	Analysis of trace substances, residues and impurities for quality control purposes through UPLC or GC-MS. Includes sample preparation.

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UV protection of textile products (UPF)

Regulatory reference:	BS EN 13758-1:2001
Claim:	UV protection factor for textiles (UPF)
Application field:	Textile fabrics, clothes, bandages.
Description of the test:	Evaluation of the protection in the UV spectrum granted by textile protective items or similar products through analysis of the absorbance.

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Stability test

Regulatory reference:	ICH or ISO
Claim:	Accelerated stability tests
Application field:	Medical devices and cosmetics.
Description of the test:	Accelerated stability test according to ICH guidelines and ISO regulatory requirements, for medical devices and cosmetics.

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Biocompatibility test

Regulatory reference:	ISO 10993-10
Claim:	Biocompatible
Application field:	Finished products, textiles, solid products by eluate.
Description of the test:	Biocompatibility test: triple analysis for irritation, cytotoxicity and sensitization potential.

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Challenge Test

Regulatory reference:	ISO 11930 for cosmetics; European Pharmacopoeia for medical devices
Claim:	Efficacy of preservatives
Application field:	Cosmetics and medical devices.
Description of the test:	Challenge test for the evaluation of the efficacy of preservative systems according to ISO guidelines (for cosmetics) and European Pharmacopoeia (for medical devices).

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