Pace® Services for Consumer Goods
Pace® offers testing, analytical services, and professional services tailored to the consumer goods industry to help these organizations ensure product safety, compliance, and quality. Our services range from chemical analysis and microbiological testing for batch release to regulatory compliance and consulting. Our detailed insights into packaging, distribution, shelf-life, and stability can help you meet the stringent standards imposed by regulatory bodies like the FDA and EPA. Additionally, we support consumer goods manufacturers with material evaluations, helping you comply with regulations and maintain consumer trust.
What We Test
Pace® support for the consumer goods industry goes beyond product testing. Our testing and advisory services cover the materials that go into finished goods, the environmental impact of operations, environmental testing to ensure product purity and quality, testing for OSHA compliance, packaging and distribution, regulatory compliance, and more. Explore the information below or contact us to discuss your specific testing or service needs.
Raw Materials Testing for Consumer Care Products
Before over-the-counter (OTC) consumer care products enter the market, many manufacturers evaluate raw materials as a quality control measure. Pace® can help avoid setbacks or repercussions, such as manufacturing delays or recalls, with timely raw materials testing. As the FDA mandates increased scrutiny and regulation of cosmetic and personal care items, our support enables you to navigate compliance and quality assurance.
Assessing the Environmental Impact of Operations
Responsible environmental stewardship helps build consumer trust in brands. Pace® helps consumer goods companies assess the environmental impact of their operations with testing services for a wide range of materials so they can protect the environment and mitigate the risk of future liabilities.
Pace® Support for OSHA Compliance and Workplace Safety
A safe, healthy work environment supports employee productivity. It’s also a regulatory requirement for businesses large and small. Pace® helps consumer goods companies comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and workplace safety with a broad portfolio of testing services for the built environment.
OSHA Hazard Communications Support
HazCom standards require companies to evaluate the chemicals they produce, use, or distribute and ensure that they are correctly classified and labeled to convey hazard information. Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) must be provided, and employees trained on the dangers presented by the chemicals they may encounter in the workplace. In addition to providing comprehensive chemical testing and analysis services to identify and quantify hazardous substances in various materials and products, we also help companies document information in compliance with HazCom regulations.
Pace® Over-the-Counter Product Testing
Our over-the-counter (OTC) product testing services help ensure you can deliver the safe, effective products your customers expect. We apply our experience with drugs, medical devices, and combination products to evaluate the chemistry, microbiology, or impurities of your product’s design. Beyond OTC pharmaceuticals, these services also pertain to product segments including personal care (i.e., lotions, sunscreens), oral care (i.e., toothpaste, mouthwash), and cosmetics.
Pace® Packaging & Distribution Services
The intact delivery of your finished product requires a reliable packaging and distribution configuration. Our customizable distribution testing services evaluate a wide range of packaging systems and transportation hazards to gauge performance of everything from primary packages to entire pallets of finished goods. Partnering with Pace® enables you to assess functionality under various conditions and identify the risks of distribution channels to the components of your packaging, i.e., strength, integrity, materials, and labels.
Pace® Product Stewardship Services
State and government agencies have passed rules and regulations that dramatically increased product labeling and reporting requirements for consumer goods manufacturers, distributors, and importers. In addition to product testing, Pace® offers product stewardship services that can help ensure your compliance with product labeling and reporting regulations such as California’s Proposition 65, EU REACH, Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) labeling requirements.
Pace® Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance Services
Pace® provides regulatory and advisory services to help ensure compliance with local, national, and international requirements spanning various aspects of your operations. Our hazard communication services support effective management and communication of the chemicals used in your facilities, including planning, label design, and training. We also offer quality compliance, validation, and auditing services, whether you require high-level consulting or need help meeting targeted requirements and objectives.
PFAS Testing for Consumer Goods
An increasing number of states have placed full or partial bans on PFAS in consumer goods such as cosmetics, apparel, home furnishings, food and beverage packaging, and more. In addition, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) are also looking at how they can protect consumers from these potentially dangerous compounds.
Pace ® was one of the first commercial testing labs to offer PFAS testing services for environmental matrices such as drinking water, wastewater, and soil. To help our consumer goods customers keep up with current and future PFAS regulations, we’ve expanded our testing capacity to include PFAS testing for Consumer Goods. You can learn more about PFAS at PFAS.com or reach out to us to start a conversation.
Pace® Cleanroom Services
Do your operations require a higher level of sterility or environmental controls to ensure product purity, safety, quality or compliance with FDA or CPSC mandates? Pace® offers cleanroom services, including cleanroom certification, validation, and monitoring.
Pace® Building Sciences
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), “sick building syndrome” is the most important cause of job loss and low performance for office workers worldwide, but addressing sick building syndrome can help enhance productivity. Our Building Sciences team can help you identify and quantify potential workplace hazards to reduce the risk of occupational illnesses and injuries.
Additional Resources
Whitepaper: What Manufacturers Should Know About PFAS TSCA Reporting Requirements
Info Sheet: PFAS in Food Packaging
Info Sheet: PFAS in Apparel and Textiles
eBook: Analyzing PFAS Content in Consumer Goods
Case Study: Efficient Vendor Management in a Chemical Company
Case Study: Bringing a Product to Market in a Start-Up Company
Case Study: Implementing a Proactive Regulatory Program in a Global Company
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