Why Your Cosmetics Need to be
Lab Tested?
Legal background
In accordance with the Turkish Cosmetics Regulation, cosmetic products must undergo appropriate laboratory testing as part of their safety and compliance evaluation. The results are reviewed by a qualified Safety Assessor, who uses this data to determine whether the product is safe for consumers and to complete the Safety Assessment.
Incomplete testing can have serious consequences:
- Product bans or refusal of market entry in Türkiye
- Incomplete or invalid Product Information File (PIF) and Safety Assessment Report (SAR)
- Delays in ÜTS notifications
- Fines, product recalls, or public safety warnings
- Damage to brand reputation
- Increased safety risks for consumers
Our services
How Obelis Simplifies Cosmetic Product Testing
At Obelis, we simplify the laboratory testing process by working with trusted and accredited laboratory partners. We guide you through the specific tests required based on your product type, ingredients, and intended use, and manage the process on your behalf from start to finish.
Our support includes:
● Identifying the necessary tests (e.g. microbiological safety, stability studies, preservative efficacy/Challenge Tests, patch testing).
● Coordinating sample submission and test planning with accredited laboratories.
● Ensuring that test results are delivered on time, in the correct format.
● Aligning laboratory reports with your Product Information File (PIF) and Safety Assessment Report (SAR).
By coordinating the full testing workflow, we help you save time and resources while ensuring that your documentation fully meets Turkish regulatory requirements.
Launch and maintain your cosmetic products in Türkiye with confidence through fast, accurate, and regulation-compliant testing support from Obelis.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Lab tests verify product safety, stability, and suitability for consumers, and are required under the Turkish Cosmetics Regulation for each cosmetic product.
Common tests include microbiological safety, stability studies, preservative efficacy (Challenge Tests), and patch testing, depending on the product type and ingredients.
A qualified Safety Assessor reviews test results to ensure the product is safe for consumers and to complete the Product Safety Assessment (ÜGDR/PSR).
Yes. Obelis works with accredited labs, manages sample submissions, schedules tests, and ensures reports align with PIF and Safety Assessment requirements.
Skipping tests can lead to market entry refusals, invalid PIFs or Safety Assessments, fines, product recalls, and damage to brand reputation in Türkiye.
