A qualified cosmetic chemist should demonstrate hands-on emulsion formulation experience, knowledge of preservative challenge testing (ISO 11930), raw material sourcing and COA verification, stability protocol design, and familiarity with at least one major regulatory framework such as EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 or FDA 21 CFR Part 700. AJ Cosmo Labs vets formulators on the platform so brands can review credentials before the first message.
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