Benzene Free Test

Benzene is a known carcinogen and strictly prohibited in cosmetic products as per global regulations, including the BIS (India), EU Cosmetics Regulation, and US FDA. Testing for benzene ensures that cosmetic products are safe, free from contamination, and compliant with regulatory norms, especially when using ingredients derived from petrochemicals or aerosol-based formulations.

Required sample quantity :

Lotions, Creams, Serums	30–50 grams
Perfumes / Body Sprays	20–30 mL
Aerosol Deodorants / Mists	1 sealed unit (20–30 mL)
Hand Sanitizers (Alcohol-based)	30–50 mL
Lip Products / Balms	10–20 grams
Cleansers / Face Wash	30–50 mL

Method Ref.: In-House

TAT : 4 Days*

Method Reference

In-House

Turnaround Time

4 Days*

₹3,000 ₹3,500/ sample

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Testing Scope

About This Test

Ensure Consumer Safety
– Benzene is highly toxic and can cause bone marrow suppression, leukemia, and other cancer-related effects upon long-term exposure.
Detect Trace Contamination
– Unintentional benzene presence can occur through impurities in solvents, aerosol propellants, or synthetic ingredients (e.g., ethanol, butane, isobutane, or toluene derivatives).
Support Regulatory Compliance
– Verifies the product is free from benzene as required under:
- Schedule S of Drugs & Cosmetics Rules (India)
- Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation (No. 1223/2009)
- US FDA Guidance (especially for spray and hand sanitizers)
Enable Safe Formulation Claims
– Supports “Benzene-Free” label claims for clean beauty and sensitive skin segments.
Assist in Product Recalls / Quality Control
– Helps manufacturers detect contamination before distribution, especially in high-risk formats like aerosol sprays, hand sanitizers, and perfume mists.

Why It Matters

Purpose of Testing

Protect Consumer Health– To ensure the product does not contain benzene, a known carcinogen linked to leukemia, bone marrow suppression, and long-term organ damage.

Detect Unintentional Contamination– To identify trace levels of benzene that may unintentionally enter the product via: Impure solvents (e.g., ethanol, isopropyl alcohol)

Aerosol propellants (e.g., butane, isobutane)

Raw material impurities or packaging leachates

Support “Benzene-Free” Claims– To validate clean label or safety marketing claims like “benzene-free,” “toxin-free,” or “safe for daily use”, especially for sensitive skin products.

Avoid Legal and Commercial Risks– To prevent product recalls, regulatory actions, and reputational damage due to contamination concerns, particularly in export markets.

Ensure Product Integrity in High-Risk Formats– Especially important for: Aerosol sprays

Perfumes

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