India's Specialist Cosmetic Testing Laboratory

Microbiological
Efficacy Testing
for Cosmetics

Rigorous preservative efficacy, antimicrobial activity, and stability testing for cosmetic ingredients and finished formulations. ISO 11930, EP, and USP compliant results you can trust.

ISO
11930 Certified
5+
Test Standards
48h
Report Turnaround
Standards
ISO 11930:2019 EP 5.1.3 USP <51> USP <61> PCPC M-3 EU Cosmetics Reg. BIS IS 4011
What We Test

Our Core Testing Services

From preservative efficacy to antimicrobial activity and stability testing — comprehensive microbiological services for cosmetic brands and manufacturers.

Preservative Efficacy Testing
ISO 11930 · EP · USP <51>

Challenge testing of finished cosmetic products against five key microorganisms to demonstrate preservative system effectiveness and regulatory compliance.

Antimicrobial Activity Testing
MIC · Zone of Inhibition · Time-Kill

Quantitative and qualitative assessment of antimicrobial activity for active ingredients, raw materials, and formulations including MIC, ZOI and ASTM E2315 Time-Kill.

Stability Testing
Real-Time · Accelerated · Stress

Comprehensive cosmetic stability testing under controlled temperature and humidity conditions to confirm shelf-life, packaging compatibility, and formulation robustness.

Total Viable Count (TVC)
ISO 21149 · EP 2.6.12

Enumeration of aerobic mesophilic bacteria, yeasts and moulds in cosmetic raw materials and finished products for quality control and release testing.

Ingredient Efficacy Screening
Raw Material Testing

Early-stage screening of cosmetic preservative ingredients, antimicrobial actives, and natural extracts to guide formulation decisions before full product development.

Regulatory Compliance Reports
GLP · CPSR Support

Detailed GLP-compliant test reports supporting product registration, safety assessments (CPSR), and regulatory submissions for the EU, US, and Indian markets.

Why Effikare

Science-led. Precision-driven.
Result-guaranteed.

We combine deep microbiological expertise with the rigour of internationally recognised test standards — delivering results that formulators, brands, and regulators trust.

01
International Standards
All tests conducted to ISO, EP, USP, and BIS standards with full traceability and documented SOPs.
02
Fast Turnaround
Preliminary results within 14 days and final reports upon test completion — without compromising quality.
03
Expert Consultation
Our microbiologists guide you on test selection, sample preparation, and interpreting results for your market.
04
GLP-Compliant Reports
All reports meet Good Laboratory Practice standards and are accepted for regulatory submissions globally.
Process

How It Works

01
Submit Enquiry

Contact us with your product details, target markets, and testing requirements. We'll recommend the right test standard.

02
Send Sample

Ship your sample to our laboratory in Tarapur, Maharashtra. Minimum 100g required for standard PET testing.

03
Testing Conducted

Microbiological challenge testing carried out under controlled conditions by our qualified scientists.

04
Certified Report

Receive your full GLP-compliant test report, ready for regulatory submissions and safety assessments.

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Talk to our microbiologists about the right test for your product and market.
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