Preservative efficacy testing

Do I need preservative efficacy testing if my product is 'natural' or preservative-free?

Yes — arguably even more so. Natural preservation systems (rosemary extract, glycols, fermented ingredients) are frequently challenged by regulators and retail buyers because their efficacy is less predictable than traditional preservatives. A passing PET certificate is the only objective evidence that your system works. AJ Cosmo Labs lists labs experienced with natural and 'free-from' formulation claims who can help you build a compliant regulatory dossier.

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