Toxicology & Safety Studies

Generate the safety data regulators and customers ask for, using in vitro methods wherever they are accepted.

How Toxicology & Safety Studies works

1Assessment of requirement
2Sample collection
3Right lab assigned
4Testing
5Test report

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Overview of Toxicology & Safety Studies

Tested by: GLP-certified partner facility
Regulation: OECD test guidelines & GLP
Typical turnaround: 3–12 weeks per study
Sample needed: Test substance and SDS

Toxicology data is needed to register agrochemicals with the Central Insecticides Board, to classify chemicals for safety data sheets and export registrations such as REACH, and to support the safety of new cosmetic ingredients. Studies are done to OECD test guidelines under Good Laboratory Practice, which India monitors through its national GLP compliance authority.

India has banned the testing of cosmetics on animals since 2014, and the import of cosmetics tested on animals. For cosmetics and many chemicals, validated in vitro methods now cover skin irritation, eye irritation, skin sensitisation and mutagenicity. Studies are chosen to match what each regulator accepts, so that one dataset serves as many markets as possible. For finished cosmetics, see fragrance allergen testing.

What we do for you

Lab and parameter list chosen for your purpose: licence, export, buyer or internal QC
Sampling guidance, and pickup or on-site sampling where needed
One contact who follows up with the lab until the report is issued
Report explained in plain language, with next steps if a result fails

What to send

The lab confirms the exact quantity and packing for your product when we book the test.

Sample

Quantity: Test substance and SDS
Sealed and labelled with the product name, batch number and date
Packed so that it cannot leak or be contaminated in transit

Details to share

Product name, grade and specification sheet
Safety data sheet (SDS)
The standard or buyer specification to test against
Purpose: quality check, dispute, export or regulatory filing

How we handle Toxicology & Safety Studies

1
Assessment of requirement
We confirm the standard, the list of tests and how many samples your product needs.
2
Sample collection
We collect the samples from your factory or warehouse, or tell you exactly where to send them.
3
Right lab assigned
We choose an accredited lab (NABL, BIS-recognised or ILAC) that covers your standard and can start soonest.
4
Testing
The lab tests your samples against the standard. We follow up and tell you at once if a test fails.
5
Test report
You receive the signed test report, ready to use for BIS, WPC, CE or your buyer.

What the lab tests

Parameter	Why it is checked
Skin irritation and corrosion	Reconstructed skin models (OECD 439, 431)
Eye irritation	In vitro methods (OECD 492, 437)
Skin sensitisation	In chemico and in vitro (OECD 442C, D, E)
Bacterial reverse mutation (Ames)	Mutagenicity (OECD 471)
Acute oral, dermal and inhalation toxicity	Where in vivo data is still required
Ecotoxicity	Fish, daphnia and algae

The final list depends on your product, its standard and the purpose of testing. We confirm it with you before the sample goes to the lab.

Frequently asked questions

Can in vitro tests replace animal studies for my product?

For cosmetic ingredients and many chemical classifications, yes. Agrochemical and some pharmaceutical registrations still require specific in vivo studies. We match each study to what your regulator accepts.

Which standard is the product tested against?

The Indian Standard, international method or buyer specification that fits your purpose. We confirm it with you before the sample goes to the lab, and the report states the method used for each parameter.

Who carries out the testing?

Regulatory toxicology studies are done at partner facilities certified under India’s GLP programme, which follows OECD principles so that study reports are accepted in many countries. Screening tests can be done at NABL-accredited partner labs. We plan the study, coordinate the facility and follow up until the final report.

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Not sure which certification you need?

Send us the product name and the countries you sell in. A specialist replies with the standards that apply, the documents to prepare, the lab cost and the timeline. The assessment is free.

The list of approvals comes to you in writing
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