The BAV INSTITUT is an accredited testing laboratory for food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical companies.

Safe, harmless and stable cosmetics are of the utmost importance for manufacturers, retailers and consumers.

Our institute carries out all the necessary microbiological and chemical tests for this purpose.

We support you with the following services:

Laboratory analyses

• Microbial counts, specified and non-specified microorganisms
• Germ identification using MALDI-TOF
• Preservative efficacy tests (PET)
• Water analyses
• Environmental analyses and monitoring
• Chemical analysis of residues and active substances
• Physico-chemical parameters
• Stability tests
• Sensory tests and application tests
• Marketability tests and marketability certificates

Further services

• Hygiene inspections
• Quality audits, advice on kGMP and IFS HPC standard
• Cleaning validations
• Statements and expert opinions
• Training courses and seminars
• Online hygiene training
• Express sample collection
• Sampling on site
• Free online sample portal

Safety report with safety assessment

We prepare safety reports for all cosmetic products - decorative cosmetics, hair products, hair colours, skin care cosmetics, solid soaps, shower and bath products.

The legal complexity of the manufacture and distribution of cosmetics requires specialists more than ever. We guarantee you legal certainty in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 from experts for all cosmetic products.