Past Webinar
Laboratory tests - musts and trends
Ensuring compliance in product testing can be challenging, especially when navigating the requirements of different regulatory markets. Although the details may vary from one region to another, most testing needs are fundamentally aligned, as the primary goal everywhere is the same: to ensure product safety.
This webinar will focus on the core tests required globally – challenge testing, patch testing, stability testing, as well as microbiological and chemical purity analysis and will also address claim substantiation. Interpreting test results can often be difficult as outcomes are not always straightforward.
In addition to the regulatory‑mandated tests, new methods are emerging to meet current industry trends, including in vitro evaluations and microbiome-focused studies. Attendees gain a deep understanding not only of the essential tests applicable to cosmetics, but also of optional tests, key elements to look for in test reports, and best practices for interpreting results.
Presenter/s
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Yiannis Kapetanstratakis, QACS LAB
Yiannis Kapetanstratakis holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Patras, Greece. He also studied Forensic Science at Strathclyde University Glasgow, UK. In 2012 he joined the QACS LAB team where he gained knowledge in the Microbiological, Stability laboratories and then moved to Risk Assessment. Yiannis now heads the Services department, Regulatory Affairs, Safety Assessment and Efficacy Testing of Cosmetic Products. He is Key Account manager for a number of clients with a focus on Business Development.
Yiannis is a member of the Hellenic Society of Toxicology and the Forensic Science Society and is a Board Member of the Greek Society of Cosmetic Scientists. He also represents ERPA (European Responsible Person Association) at European Commission’s Sub-Group on Borderline Products.
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Dr Fan Yang, IFSCC Education Chair
Dr Fan Yang holds a PhD in Biology and Medicine and has over 20 years of experience in new product innovation, including leading the global launch of SK-II. He is an expert in the formulation and process of prestige skin care products, with 60+ patents and over 30 published papers in SCI journals and international forums.
Date/s
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 /Thursday, 19 March 2026
