Bangalore Lab · NABL TC-5496 · WHO Prequalified · USFDA Inspected

Cosmetics Testing Laboratory in Bangalore | NABL Accredited | WHO Prequalified

The Bangalore Cosmetics Testing Laboratory at Yeshwanthpur provides NABL-accredited cosmetics testing under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (Certificate TC-5496) for soaps, cosmetics, and personal care products. The 23-parameter Soap and Cosmetics scope under NABL covers physicochemical, heavy metals, stability, and microbiological testing, supported by WHO Prequalified and US FDA-inspected analytical capability.

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Bangalore Lab Address

136, 6th Cross Rd, 2nd Stage, Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru 560022

NABL Certificate: NABL TC-5496

Validity: Valid until March 2026 (renewal in progress)

Phone: +91 74281 16100

Email: info@aurigaresearch.com

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What the Bangalore Lab Tests for Cosmetics

Six cosmetics testing categories confirmed in the Bangalore NABL Soap and Cosmetics scope (TC-5496, 23 chemical parameters).

Physicochemical Testing

Physicochemical testing for soaps and cosmetics covering appearance, pH, viscosity, density, total fatty matter, and other formulation parameters.

Heavy Metals Analysis

Heavy metal analysis (lead, arsenic, mercury, chromium) by ICP under BIS IS 4707 and international cosmetic safety limits.

Stability Testing

Real-time and accelerated stability studies under ICH-aligned conditions for cosmetic formulations and personal care products.

Microbiological Testing

Microbial counts, pathogen detection, and challenge testing for cosmetic preservative systems.

Preservative Efficacy Test

Preservative Efficacy Test (PET) per ISO 11930 to verify the cosmetic preservative system inhibits microbial growth throughout shelf life.

Identity & Ingredient Verification

Identity testing and ingredient verification for finished cosmetics, raw materials, and label-claim substantiation.

Key Parameters Tested

The most-requested analytical parameters for cosmetic and soap testing at the Bangalore lab.

pH & Viscosity

pH measurement and viscosity determination for cosmetic formulations and personal care products.

Microbial Counts (TPC, Yeast, Mould)

Total plate count, yeast and mould enumeration for cosmetic finished products and raw materials.

Pathogens

Detection of specified pathogens (Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus, E. coli, Candida) per ISO 17516 and pharmacopoeial methods.

Heavy Metals (ICP)

Lead, arsenic, mercury, and chromium quantitation by ICP-MS / ICP-OES against BIS IS 4707 and international safety limits.

Preservative Efficacy (PET ISO 11930)

Challenge testing per ISO 11930 to verify the cosmetic preservative system inhibits microbial growth across the shelf life.

Stability (ICH Conditions)

Real-time and accelerated stability studies under controlled temperature and humidity per ICH-aligned protocols.

Why Use the Bangalore Lab for Cosmetics Testing

Three reasons cosmetics and personal care brands choose the Bangalore lab as their analytical partner.

WHO Prequalified & USFDA Inspected

Reports accepted by international buyers, regulators, UN agency procurement, and overseas due diligence teams.

Bengaluru Cosmetics Cluster Proximity

Strong presence in the Bengaluru cosmetics and personal care manufacturing cluster, supporting local brands and contract manufacturers.

NABL Reports for BIS, Export & QC

NABL-accredited reports under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (TC-5496) supporting BIS compliance, export documentation, and ongoing brand quality control.

How It Works

Four steps from initial enquiry to digital report. Standard TAT 5 to 7 working days. Express testing available.

Contact the SPOC

Call your single point of contact at +91 74281 16100 to confirm the test scope, applicable standard, and sample submission details for cosmetic products.

Submit Samples at Yeshwanthpur

Drop the sample at the Yeshwanthpur address or send by pre-approved courier. Each sample is bar coded on receipt and registered in YLIMS.

Testing Under NABL Conditions

Testing is conducted under NABL-accredited conditions (TC-5496) with in-process QA checks against the applicable cosmetic standard.

Report via YLIMS

The digital report is issued and accessible via YLIMS. Standard TAT is 5 to 7 working days. Express testing is available for time-critical batches.

Accreditations and Approvals

Three credentials held at the Bangalore facility supporting cosmetics testing.

NABL TC-5496

ISO/IEC 17025:2017, Valid Mar 2026 (renewal in progress)

WHO Prequalified

WHO PQ recognition for analytical testing scope

USFDA Inspected

US FDA inspected testing facility

Related Resources

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Get a Quote for Bangalore Cosmetics Testing

NABL TC-5496 accredited cosmetics testing. WHO Prequalified and US FDA-inspected facility. Standard TAT 5 to 7 working days. Express options available.

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