About WatchFrog
Located at 1 Rue Pierre Fontaine in Évry-Courcouronnes, Laboratoire Watchfrog is France’s first independent lab focused on endocrine disruptors identification. Operating from the Île-de-France region, the laboratory provides:
- Alternative testing methods for cosmetic regulations
- Analysis of ingredients, finished products and packaging
- Water sample testing using AFNOR standards
- Evaluation of thyroid, androgenic and estrogenic effects
Using patented CNRS and MNHN methodologies, Laboratoire Watchfrog conducts biological testing that meets European Cosmetic Regulation requirements without animal testing.
Frequently asked questions
Laboratoire Watchfrog conducts endocrine disruptor testing through:
- Biological testing services
- Thyroid effects analysis
- Androgenic effects measurement
- Estrogenic effects evaluation
- Steroidogenesis mechanism testing
- Sample analysis capabilities
- Cosmetic ingredients
- Product mixtures
- Finished products
- Packaging materials
- Water samples
All testing follows European Cosmetic Regulation (No. 1223/2009) requirements.
Laboratoire Watchfrog’s testing framework includes:
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Laboratoire Watchfrog operates within these parameters:
- Testing standards
- AFNOR XP T90-716-1
- AFNOR XP T90716-2
- OECD guide 150
- OECD TG248
- Regulatory framework
- European Cosmetic Regulation compliance
- Non-animal testing methods
- International testing standards
More details about WatchFrog
Leading independent laboratory in Île-de-France
Laboratoire Watchfrog stands as France’s first independent laboratory fully dedicated to identifying endocrine disruptors. Located in Évry-Courcouronnes, this cosmetic lab serves the growing needs of the French and European cosmetic industry.
Scientific expertise and testing capabilities
The laboratory’s team consists of researchers and biology doctors who specialize in analyzing endocrine disruption mechanisms. Their work focuses on three main areas:
- Thyroid effects assessment
- Androgenic impact evaluation
- Estrogenic influence analysis
Advanced testing methodology
Operating from their facility in the Paris region, Laboratoire Watchfrog employs patented methods licensed by CNRS and the Natural History Museum (MNHN). These methods align with OECD guidelines and provide reliable results for:
- Ingredient testing
- Finished product analysis
- Packaging evaluation
- Water sample assessment
Regulatory compliance and standards
The laboratory adheres to European Cosmetic Regulation (No. 1223/2009) requirements, utilizing alternative testing methods that exclude animal testing. Their water analysis procedures follow AFNOR standards XP T90-716-1 and XP T90716-2.
Services for the cosmetic industry
Based in the innovative hub of Évry-Courcouronnes, the laboratory provides specialized testing services including:
- Biological testing of cosmetic ingredients
- Product formulation analysis
- Environmental testing of packaging materials
- Water quality assessment
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