Raw Material Selection

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SciQra offers expertise in selecting high-quality raw materials for cosmetics and consumer products.

  • Regulatory compliance: Assess the composition of raw materials to ensure they meet regulatory standards

  • Impurity Evaluation: Conduct thorough evaluations of raw materials to identify and quantify common and chemistry-specific potential impurities

    • Heavy Metals

    • Residual Solvents (Benzene, Methanol, and more)

    • Monomers (acrylamide, etc)

    • Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)

    • 1,4-dioxane and Ethylene Oxide

    • Amidoamine, Sultones

    • Ricin, Glycidol

    • Diethanolamine, Dichloroacetic Acid

    • Ethylene Glycol, Diethylene Glycol

    • Nitrosamines

    • Furanocoumarins

    • Many more….

  • Safety Assessment: Perform safety assessments of raw materials for their projected use levels

  • Supplier Evaluation: Assist in evaluating/screening raw material suppliers

  • Quality Assurance: We help maintain consistent product quality by ensuring the selection of reliable and reputable raw material sources

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Raw material selection goes beyond purity—it ensures safety, regulatory compliance, and product consistency. Impurities such as heavy metals, residual solvents, or PAHs can compromise efficacy, trigger regulatory concerns, or disrupt the supply chain. Choosing the right materials protects the entire product lifecycle.

  • The choice of raw materials may influence what claims your product can confidently  make, such as “paraben-free.” Selecting scientifically validated, toxicologically safe raw materials that are fully aligned with global regulatory standards gives your claims credibility, defensibility, and market confidence.

  • Different markets including the EU, US, Canada, Japan, and China have varying limits on impurities, allergens, and restricted substances. Early compliance-focused material selection prevents regulatory delays, market rejections, and costly reformulations.

  • Yes. Comprehensive screening mitigates risks of adverse events, recalls, or regulatory warnings by addressing potential impurities, allergens, or toxicological concerns before formulation.

  • Safety and compliance extend to sourcing. Assessing Certificates of Analysis (CoA), supplier documentation, material grade, and supply chain consistency ensures that raw materials meet quality, safety, and regulatory expectations at every step.