Analytical Methods for Quality Control in Cosmetics

Dear Colleagues,

The constant evolution of the cosmetic industry makes necessary to continuously develop analytical methods adapted to the requirements of companies in quality control of cosmetic products and raw materials, in order to guarantee safety of consumers. As far as possible, these analytical methods should be fast, simple, affordable, and safe, to offer companies, authorized laboratories and health authorities an ideal way to carry out product quality control, taking into account the type of analysis and the analytical instrumentation available.

Although there are official methods of analysis for use in many countries, states, or communities, they do not fully cover the needs of the cosmetic industry due to the large number of potential ingredients and contaminants, and the huge variety of cosmetic formulations. Furthermore, some of the existing methods need to be modernized in accordance with the new scientific advances in the field of the Analytical Chemistry and the Green Sample Preparation.

The aim of this special issue is to provide a collection of articles regarding the development and validation of new accurate analytical methods with the required characteristics for quality control of cosmetic products.

Dr. Juan Benedé
Dr. José Grau
Guest Editors

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