Ingredient analysis is more than translating an ingredient list. It is a technical review based on formula, target market, and compliance use. It is useful for new product development, formula changes, supplier changes, filing documents, platform inspection response, and buyer audit support.
Items to Confirm Before Analysis
| Item | Review Focus |
|---|---|
| Sample type | Separate finished product, semi-finished product, single raw material, retained batch, or competitor comparison sample. |
| Analysis purpose | Define formula review, label consistency, risk screening, quality control, or buyer-audit use. |
| Target market | Match the review focus with domestic filing, cross-border sales, EU, UK, US, or platform requirements. |
| Key ingredients | Review preservatives, colorants, fragrances, UV filters, claim-related ingredients, and potentially restricted substances. |
| Document matching | Check consistency among formula sheet, raw-material documents, safety assessment data, label names, and test reports. |
Report Boundary
An ingredient analysis report should match the tested sample, analytical method, and commissioned purpose. Different batches, formula adjustments, supplier changes, or label-claim changes may require further review.
Green Ark Recommendation
Green Ark (Shenzhen) Certification Co., Ltd. recommends preparing formula sheets, INCI names, supplier documents, label copy, and target-market requirements before sample submission. For filing or cross-border listing, label review, heavy metals, microbiology, and restricted-substance screening should be considered together.
