R&D Lab · NABL Accredited Testing

Formulation Development Services India | Personal Care & Cosmetics

Auriga Research provides custom formulation development services for personal care, cosmetics, and nutraceutical products. Our R&D laboratory develops formulations from concept through to stable, scalable products — with complete analytical characterisation and stability data ready for manufacturing.

Our formulation scientists have expertise across emulsion systems (O/W, W/O, multiple emulsions), surfactant-based systems, anhydrous formulations, gel technologies, powder blends, and encapsulation. Every formulation is designed for manufacturability, stability, and regulatory compliance from the outset.

Because our R&D lab operates within a CDMO facility that includes NABL-accredited testing and GMP manufacturing, the transition from bench-scale formulation to commercial production is seamless. There are no handoff delays, reformulation surprises, or third-party coordination issues.

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R&D Capabilities

3-8 wk

Formulation development timeline from brief to approved prototype

NABL

In-house accredited lab for stability, micro, and analytical testing

Scale-Up

Direct pathway from lab bench to GMP commercial manufacturing

Formulation Development Services

Custom Formulation

New product development from your concept brief. Ingredient selection, compatibility studies, prototype development, and sensory optimisation.

Reformulation & Improvement

Improving existing formulations for better stability, cost reduction, ingredient substitution (natural/clean label), or performance enhancement.

Stability Studies

ICH-aligned accelerated (40°C/75% RH) and real-time (25°C/60% RH) stability testing. Preservative efficacy testing (PET) and photostability studies.

Analytical Characterisation

Complete physicochemical profiling — pH, viscosity, particle size, zeta potential, HPLC active content, heavy metals, and microbiological limits.

Process Optimisation

Translating lab-scale formulations to manufacturing-scale processes. Equipment selection, mixing parameters, temperature profiles, and batch consistency.

Regulatory Support

Product information files, ingredient safety assessments, claim substantiation data, and compliance documentation for Indian and international markets.

Formulation Types

Cosmetics & Skincare

✓ O/W and W/O emulsions (creams, lotions)
✓ Serum and essence formulations
✓ Gel-based and gel-cream systems
✓ Sunscreen formulations (chemical, mineral, hybrid)
✓ Anhydrous formulations (balms, oils, sticks)

Personal Care & Nutraceuticals

✓ Surfactant systems (shampoos, cleansers)
✓ Conditioning systems (hair masks, conditioners)
✓ Powder blends and granulations
✓ Tablet and capsule formulations
✓ Liquid and syrup preparations

Related Services

Private Label Manufacturing Full brand manufacturing Contract Manufacturing GMP production facility Nutraceuticals Manufacturing Tablets, capsules, powders Cosmetics Testing Safety, stability, compliance NABL Accredited Lab ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Clinical Trials HRIPT, SPF, efficacy studies

Frequently Asked Questions

What does formulation development include?

Formulation development at Auriga Research includes product concept review, ingredient selection and compatibility assessment, lab-scale prototype development, accelerated stability testing (40°C/75% RH for 3-6 months), preservative efficacy testing (PET), microbiological challenge testing, analytical method development, and process optimisation for scale-up. You receive prototype samples for evaluation, a complete formulation dossier, and stability data before manufacturing begins.

How long does formulation development take?

Simple formulations (basic emulsions, cleansers, toners) can be developed in 3-4 weeks including prototype approval. Complex formulations (multi-phase emulsions, actives-loaded serums, colour cosmetics) may require 6-8 weeks. Accelerated stability studies run for an additional 4-12 weeks depending on the target shelf life. Auriga Research provides detailed timelines during the project scoping phase, and most formulation projects are complete within 8-14 weeks inclusive of stability data.

Can you reformulate an existing product or match a competitor product?

Yes. Our R&D team can reverse-engineer and reformulate existing products, improve existing formulations (better stability, reduced cost, ingredient substitution), or develop products that match target sensory and performance profiles. We conduct analytical characterisation of reference products and develop formulations that meet your specifications while ensuring regulatory compliance and manufacturability.

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Custom formulation development with NABL-accredited stability testing and direct scale-up to GMP manufacturing. Get a project proposal within 5 business days.

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