Bio-Control provides a full range of testing services related to the evaluation of the effectiveness of preservatives and preservative systems in cosmetic, personal care and OTC products. In addition to the standard methodologies from the PCPC, ISO, USP, BP and ASTM, our experts can design and develop customized validated testing protocols to meet most preservative evaluation requirements.

In addition to generating test data, Bio-Control routinely provides its clients with specific personalized guidance for the interpretation of results and direction as to next steps in the event of preservative system failure.

This guidance could include alternative preservative selection, the addition of preservative enhancers and/or formulation modifications that can boost and improve preservative system performance. This free advisory consultation is provided with each and every preservative effectiveness evaluation conducted by Bio-Control Service Group.