Pet Care: a booming market with changing requirements
The Pet Care market is experiencing spectacular growth, driven by the increasing humanization of pets and the quest for ever safer, more effective products. This dynamic is drawing attention to a major challenge: how can we develop animal care products that are effective, safe and compliant with an increasingly demanding regulatory framework?
Unlike cosmetics, Pet Care products are not covered by Regulation (EC) n°1223/2009, but by Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety. They are also subject to REACH and CLP regulations. Depending on their composition and claims, some may even fall within the scope of biocides or veterinary medicines, making their development particularly complex.
In France, Bill 1711 (July 2025) now puts the spotlight on groomers' health, while the industry as a whole recognizes a dual responsibility: to ensure product safety for both animals and humans - owners and professionals alike.
Approaches differ from country to country:
- In Switzerland, products are subject to chemicals legislation; ;
- In Australia, the model is inspired by the veterinary field, with flexible thresholds; ;
- In China, standard GB/T 43839 (2024) lays down new safety criteria incorporating foreseeable and abusive uses.
Eurofins C&PC: expertise at the service of Pet Care quality and safety
In this constantly changing environment, Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care places its scientific and regulatory expertise at the service of manufacturers and formulators. Its offer covers all the needs of the sector:
- Regulatory & Toxicology SDS, labeling, UFI, notification to poison control center ;
- Chemical analysis challenge test (ISO 11930), allergens, heavy metals ;
- Studies in vitro Eye and skin irritation (OECD 492 and 439) ;
- Clinical studies Patch test, HRIPT, open test, coat quality assessment (gloss, brushing, etc.), sniff test, use test; ;
- Consumer tests / Home-Use Trial
Thanks to an approach combining science, compliance and innovation, Eurofins C&PC helps its partners develop safe, high-performance and compliant Pet Care products, inspiring trust and loyalty in a market where animal welfare and human safety go hand in hand.
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