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SGS Established Hong Kong's First Skin Performance Test Laboratory

October 06, 2021
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Recent studies show that the Asia Pacific was the first market to emerge from declination brought upon by COVID-19 and to enter the recovery stage in the beauty and personal care industry. The key driver of market recovery and projected growth is the uprising demand for organic products, products of natural formulations, and products with targeted effects. This trend urges manufacturers and brands to improve the quality and safety of product offerings so that they meet the ever-changing consumer requirements.

With years of experience supporting market stakeholders in the consumer product industry, SGS understands that key success factors such as skin safety, product efficacy for supporting product claims, and subjective consumer studies, have become more important than ever to brand-building and business growth in the beauty and personal care industry These factors compel the SGS team in Hong Kong to dedicate its testing, inspection, and certification expertise to support the market growth in the region.

WORLD-CLASS SKIN PERFORMANCE TESTING SOLUTION NOW AT YOUR DOORSTEP

Combining our intelligence in the international beauty and personal care industry, validated instruments, and specialized, qualified staff, SGS established the first skin performance testing laboratory in Hong Kong, bringing world-class turnkey and customized solutions for your local needs.

With the establishment, complete skin performance testing solution including these services and capabilities are now available at your doorstep:

ServiceCapabilities
Cosmetic Efficacy Testing- Moisturization & Hydration
- Water Barrier Function
- Skin Firmness and Elasticity
-Skin Oiliness
- Whitening
Skin Safety Testing-Human Patch Test
In-use Test with Dermatological Evaluation for Wearable Product
Sensory Evaluation-Consumer Sensory Evaluation with Panel Survey
Toxicology Hub-Toxicological Risk Assessment and Regulatory Training

ADDED VALUES THAT STRENGTHEN MARKET COMPETITIVENESS

As a local and regional 3rd-party skin performance lab in Hong Kong, SGS transparent safety and efficacy services create added values that help market stakeholders to maintain and strengthen competitiveness:

Local test panellists who best fit product usage profile of target consumer group->Powerful evidentiary support for product claims
Large pool of local panels from the consumer market->Accurate, current consumer perception and behaviour for studies of market trends
Expert evaluation by registered doctor & specialized, qualified clinical technicians->Enhanced validity of product quality, safety and performance to drive purchase decisions

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