The acquisition of SGS Stephens in the US has significantly expanded our global testing capabilities for cosmetics and personal care products.
Based in Richardson, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona, this business has been providing high quality safety testing and claim substantiation services to manufacturers and suppliers of cosmetics and personal care items since 1989. Strategically placed in climatically different regions, within ethnically diverse populations, our facilities offer comprehensive testing services, utilizing a database of nearly 35,000 panellists, aged 2 to 70.
Location: Richardson, North Dallas, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Established: 1989
Size: Richardson: 15,000 sq. ft.
Phoenix: 4,500 sq. ft.
Employees: 100
Products
Serving domestic and international clients, we test a wide range of products, including:
Skin care products - acne medicines, anti-aging, body and hand washes, wound healing, cosmetics, cellulite, atopic dermatitis/eczema, baby care, keratosis pilaris, male grooming, moisturizers, psoriasis, and sunscreens
Foot and nail products - bunions, corns, insoles and inserts, nail fungus, and dry and cracked heels
Hair care products - androgenetic alopecia, hair growth, anti-dandruff, scalp irritation, and shampoos, conditioners, and styling products for salon evaluations
Oral care products - toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwashes, dental care systems, and teeth whitening (in vitro)
Key Services
We are committed to helping the cosmetic and personal care industries develop safe, high quality consumers products for today's competitive markets. Our studies incorporate the latest bio-instrumentation and high-tech photographic techniques.
We provide a wide variety of clinical testing solutions, including:
Efficacy and claim substantiation
Safety and tolerability
Consumer research for in-house use
Focus groups & testimonials
Proof of concept
Sunscreen testing
Our contract research organization (CRO) services include:
Protocol and report writing
IRB submission
Clinical grading of subjects' photographs
Investigator initiation visits
Single and multi-site study management
QA monitoring
Visual assessment training and certification
Statistical analysis
For international clients, we are also able to offer the same high-quality testing solutions through our affiliate laboratories in India, Japan, and South Korea.
For further information on our range of services, please contact us direct:
Phoenix Research Center
Nancy Rodgers, PhD.
t: +1 480-682-0300
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SGS SA is a Switzerland-based company that provides inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Inspection comprises checking the condition and weight of traded goods at transshipment, quality and quantity control, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Testing services are provided through a global network of testing facilities and test the quality, safety and performance of products against health, safety and regulatory standards. Certification services confirm if products, processes, systems or services are compliant with either national or international standards and regulations or customer defined standards. Verification focuses on ensuring that products and services comply with global standards and local regulations. Additionally, the Company offers training services through SGS Academy.
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