PFAS Testing for Cosmetics

PFAS-Testing built for complex cosmetic formulations

ALS delivers cosmetics-validated PFAS testing built for the challenges of mascaras, lipsticks, sunscreens, and other complex formulations. This service provides the most defensible verification of no-added PFAS, giving brands results that hold up with retailers and regulators.

Our approach combines:

• Total Fluorine (TF) screening to detect the presence of fluorinated compounds.
• LC-MS/MS targeted analysis validated on cosmetic matrices, available when confirmation or reformulation guidance is needed.

This validation sets the benchmark for PFAS testing, giving brands confidence and defensible results. ALS’ validated methods deliver submission-ready outputs and capture PFAS classes that environmental tests miss, such as PAPs, FTOHs, and polymeric PFAS.

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What you receive from PFAS testing for cosmetics

• Defensible “not detected” results validated for cosmetic formulations.
• Total Fluorine (TF) screening to verify the presence of fluorinated material.
• Optional LC-MS/MS targeted analysis for identification and reformulation support when PFAS is detected.
• Matrix-specific validation for mascaras, sunscreens, lipsticks, and other complex products.
• Submission-ready documentation for retailer QA and evolving MoCRA/EU expectations.
• Context benchmarks (e.g., 100 ppm / 50 ppm TF, used in other sectors) to aid interpretation while cosmetics-specific limits evolve.

Claim support & regulatory alignment

Reliable Verification for No-Added PFAS

• Supports defensible verification of no-added PFAS claims.
• Aligned to evolving restrictions in California (2025), France (2026), and EU proposals.
• Validated on real cosmetic samples, not simulated models.
• Delivers reliable, submission-ready outputs for regulatory, QA, marketing, and investor use.