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Since 1990, Eurofins Dermscan Pharmascan has supported the development and implementation of clinical studies for cosmetic, skincare, and health products. The company has built established international expertise while diversifying its clinical trial capabilities.Today, Eurofins Dermscan Pharmascan is an integral part of the Eurofins Cosmetic and Personal Care network and continues to develop innovative and rigorous solutions to support manufacturers in bringing their products to market.
505 Rue Louis Berton, ZAC du Quartier de l'Enfant, 13290 Aix-en-Provence, France
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114 boulevard du 11 novembre 1918, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
Laboratory+33 (0)472 823 656
Issuing Body SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance)
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Issuing Body Website https://www.sgs.com/
Clinical studies for your cosmetic, personal care and healthcare products
Since 1990, Eurofins Dermscan Pharmascan has supported beauty and healthcare industry stakeholders in the design and execution of their clinical studies.
Our teams of experts develop and conduct standard or customized studies in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), both in France and internationally.
Our mission: to generate reliable and robust data to assess the safety, performance and efficacy of your products through a rigorous scientific and methodological approach, supported by our state-of-the-art instrumental technologies.
Dedicated to cosmetic products and accessories: efficacy and tolerance testing
Eurofins Dermscan offers testing services that comply with regulatory requirements, including efficacy, tolerance and consumer studies, conducted under standardized conditions or under normal conditions of use.
Specialized in the management and conduct of clinical studies for healthcare and health-related products
Eurofins Pharmascan provides trained teams, suitable facilities and a network of experienced investigators for single-center or multicenter studies conducted nationally or internationally.
Trained in Good Clinical Practice (GCP ICH and ISO 14155), our teams bring together all the expertise required for the successful delivery of your studies
Each study is managed by a dedicated Project Manager who supports you from protocol development through to delivery of the final report.
Our purpose-built laboratories and clinical investigation centers provide a technical and scientific environment that meets the requirements of clinical research.
This diverse panel is an essential resource for the success of your clinical studies.
We provide representative panels tailored to study objectives, including:
This diversity enables the accurate assessment of product tolerance, safety and efficacy under conditions representative of the global market.
Our specialized teams are ready to help you design a study solution tailored to your objectives and constraints.
Standard and Customized Testing
Eurofins Dermscan supports projects ranging from the most standard to the most complex. Working closely with our experts, we design customized protocols tailored to your needs. Innovation and expert consulting ensure studies adapted to your products, requirements and objectives.
In vitro and in vivo
Preclinical Evaluation (Microbiology / Toxicity)
Tolerance evaluation
(Marzulli-Maibach & Shelanski Method)
(elbow crease, stripping tests, half-face studies)
Under dermatological, ophthalmological, dental, gynecological, pediatric or ENT supervision
Eurofins Dermscan offers clinical efficacy studies combining objective assessments (instrumental measurements and expert clinical scoring) with subjective evaluations from volunteers.
Circumference reduction, Volume reduction, Cellulite assessment, Fat mass reduction, Decongesting action
Wrinkle reduction, lifting effect, anti-sagging performance, body contouring, reshaping, firmness, density, elasticity, tone, flexibility, plasticity, fatigue resistance, skin deformation, and more.
Relaxing effect, anti-stress benefits, quality of life assessments (photo elicitation, questionnaires), anti-puffiness, dark-circle reduction
Hair and scalp care studies (in vivo and ex vivo), hairstyling performance (in vivo and ex vivo), hair coloring studies, nail care evaluation
Purifying and astringent effect, cleansing efficacy, sebum-regulating performance, exfoliating action, comedolytic effect, skin protection, antiperspirant/deodorant efficacy, oral hygiene assessment
Wear performance, water & sweat resistance, lengthening, curling, volumizing and mattifying effect, transfer resistance, no flashback effect, lip plumping effect, lip shine, non-occlusive properties.
Moisturizing effect, repairing effect, firming effect, anti-imperfection performance, soothing effect, refreshing sensation, microcirculation activation, anti-pollution protection, complexion radiance
Sniff tests on all application areas (body, hair, etc.) and substrates (laundry detergents, fabric softeners, etc.), fragrance longevity assessment, expert sensory scoring
In vitro and in vivo evaluation of sun protection products
SPF Determination
Water resistance (40min / 80min)
UVA protection factor (UVA-PF) determination
Additional protocols
Adapted from ISO 24444:2019:
Infrared protection
Blue Light protection
SPF + UVA-PF + CWL Determination
Water resistance
SPF determination
Water resistance
UVA-PF Determination
Critical Wavelength (CWL) :
Additional protocols
Textile UPF protection
Consumer evaluation in laboratory or home settings
Eurofins Dermscan offers consumer tests to evaluate the sensory properties, efficacy and overall appreciation of your products. Conducted either at home or in laboratory settings, these studies can be implemented rapidly and provide reliable data from large participant panels representative of the target consumer population. Consumer testing is an essential tool for validating product acceptability and sensory appeal, measuring user satisfaction and perception, and supporting marketing claims with robust evidence.
Studies dedicated to tolerance, safety and efficacy assessment
Eurofins Dermscan supports the development of pet care products through dedicated studies evaluating the tolerance, safety and efficacy of products intended for companion animals. Conducted either in our centers or under real-life conditions in pet owners' homes, these studies are based on rigorous protocols while fully respecting animal welfare and regulatory requirements.
These studies may combine objective measurements, assessments by veterinary experts, and feedback from pet owners. This comprehensive approach provides a complete evaluation of your product's performance, tolerance and overall effectiveness.
Our specialized teams are ready to help you design a study solution tailored to your objectives and constraints.
Conducted at our investigation sites and/or within healthcare facilities.
For more than 25 years, Eurofins Pharmascan has supported healthcare stakeholders in the design and conduct of their clinical studies.
ISO 9001 certified, our laboratory develops rigorous methodologies to generate reliable, robust clinical data that comply with international standards.
We conduct studies at our own investigation sites and within partner healthcare facilities to document the efficacy, performance and safety of your healthcare and health-related products, including medical devices, dermo-cosmetic products, dermo-aesthetic treatments, food supplements and biocides.
Through the combined expertise of our clinical teams, investigators and biostatisticians, we develop standard, innovative and bespoke protocols tailored to the specific characteristics of your products and the requirements of your target markets.
The rigour of our methodologies and the robustness of our results make Eurofins Pharmascan a trusted scientific partner, recognised for supporting the development, validation and promotion of your innovations.
Eurofins Pharmascan has a dedicated team and network of medical experts across a wide range of fields:
(skin, hair, nails, mucous membranes, etc.)
(menopause symptoms, painful periods, nutrition, etc.)
Our dedicated team of experts includes a wide range of specialised scientific professionals, including general practitioners, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, gynaecologists, ophthalmologists, ENT specialists, paediatricians, proctologists and nutritionists.
Our teams ensure that your studies are conducted in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP and ISO 14155), applicable standards and local regulations.
Eurofins Pharmascan offers a comprehensive service covering:
Each study is managed by a dedicated Project Manager who supports you from protocol development through to delivery of the final report.
Eurofins Pharmascan offers a range of studies to support product development prior to market launch.
Screening studies, exploratory studies, pilot studies, tolerance studies, efficacy and performance studies
Are your products already on the market, but you need to conduct clinical studies for regulatory or marketing purposes?
Eurofins Pharmascan offers a range of tailored study types.
We conduct your studies at our own investigation sites or through partner centres (private practices, hospitals and specialised centres).
Our network of qualified investigators in France and internationally allows us to address a broad range of pathologies and specific populations.
We conduct studies:
We are recognised for our expertise in both single-centre and multicentre studies, supported by a proven organisation that ensures consistency, traceability and high-quality data.
Our specialized teams are ready to help you design a study solution tailored to your objectives and constraints.
114 boulevard du 11 novembre 1918, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
505 Rue Louis Berton 13594 Aix-en-Provence
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Since 2002, our quality management system, compliant with the ISO 9001 standard, has incorporated Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles and, more recently, corporate social responsibility principles.
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Our values guide everything we do and reflect our commitment to our partners, volunteers and employees:
Our Mission: