NABL Test Report for The Derma Co Kojic Acid Soap - Pack of 2
The Derma Co Kojic Acid Soap - Pack of 2: NABL Lab Test Report
NABL lab test report for The Derma Co Kojic Acid Soap - Pack of 2: heavy metals not detected, pathogens absent and pH 5.1. Batch SD-030.
Safety Summary: The Derma Co Kojic Acid Soap - Pack of 2
Is The Derma Co Kojic Acid Soap - Pack of 2 safe? Yes. It was independently tested at Sigma Test & Research Centre, a laboratory accredited by NABL (Accreditation No. TC-5369). The tested sample, from batch SD-030, met every safety limit the laboratory checked.
Free from lead and arsenic. The report found no detectable lead or arsenic - both were below the laboratory's detection limit of 0.25 mg/kg.
Free from harmful bacteria and fungi. Four organisms were tested: Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. All were reported Absent. Total microbial count was Less than 10 cfu/gm (limit 1000 cfu/gm); Total yeast & mould count was Less than 10 cfu/gm (limit 100 cfu/gm).
Gentle, skin-friendly pH. The measured pH is 5.1, which is mildly acidic.
Sulphate-free and paraben-free. The published ingredient list contains no sulphates, parabens, silicones or mineral oil. It cleanses using milder amino-acid surfactants - sodium cocoyl isethionate and disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate.
Is it chemical free? No cosmetic is chemical-free - water itself is a chemical. This one is free from sulphates, parabens, silicones, mineral oil and any detectable lead or arsenic.
What these results cover. The laboratory findings apply to the tested sample from batch SD-030 and the parameters listed on this page. Skin tolerance is assessed separately, in the dermatological patch test certificate. NABL accredits laboratories, not products.
Key Findings at a Glance
Results of Analysis
Result is the measured outcome for this batch. Requirement / Limit is the specification where the standard defines one; a dash means it defines none. Test Method is the standard the laboratory followed.
| Parameter | Result | Requirement / Limit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical & Organoleptic | |||
| Description | White hard cake | - | By Visual |
| Colour | White | - | By Visual |
| Odour | Characteristic | - | By Organoleptically |
| Chemical Parameters | |||
| pH | 5.1 | - | IP 2018 |
| Total fatty matter, % w/w | 49.94 | - | IS:2888:2004 |
| Lather, ml | 226 | - | IS:2888:2004 |
| Free Caustic alkali (as NaOH), percent by mass | 0.023 | max 0.05 | IS:13498:1997 |
| Free Carbonated alkali, percent by mass | 0.30 | max 1.0 | IS:13498:1997 |
| Freedom from grittiness | Passes the test | To pass the test | IS:13498:1997 |
| Synthetic surface active agent, percent by mass | 5.28 | min 4.0 | IS:13498:1997 |
| Heavy Metals | |||
| Lead (as Pb), ppm | Not Detected (DL 0.25) | - | STRC/STP/P018 |
| Arsenic (as As), ppm | Not Detected (DL 0.25) | - | STRC/STP/P018 |
| Microbial Counts | |||
| Total microbial count, cfu/gm | Less than 10 | NMT 1000 | IS:14648:2011 |
| Total yeast & mould count, cfu/gm | Less than 10 | NMT 100 | IS:14648:2011 |
| Pathogens | |||
| Escherichia coli, per gm | Absent | - | IS:14648:2011 |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa, per gm | Absent | - | IS:14648:2011 |
| Staphylococcus aureus, per gm | Absent | - | IS:14648:2011 |
| Candida albicans, per gm | Absent | - | IS:14648:2011 |
Understanding These Tests for The Derma Co Kojic Acid Soap - Pack of 2
Physical & Organoleptic
On the tested sample, The Derma Co Kojic Acid Soap - Pack of 2 was recorded as description White hard cake, white in colour and with a characteristic odour.
These checks record what the laboratory observed in the sample as received.
Chemical Parameters
The Derma Co Kojic Acid Soap - Pack of 2 recorded free Caustic alkali, percent by mass 0.023 against a limit of NMT 0.05, free Carbonated alkali, percent by mass 0.30 against a limit of NMT 1.0, freedom from grittiness Passes the test against a requirement of To pass the test and synthetic surface active agent, percent by mass 5.28 against a minimum of 4.0. It also lists pH 5.1, total fatty matter 49.94 % w/w and lather, ml 226, for which the standard sets no specification.
Chemical parameters are measured against the standard's specification where one exists.
Heavy Metals
In this report, The Derma Co Kojic Acid Soap - Pack of 2 showed no detectable lead or arsenic - each below the laboratory's detection limit of 0.25 mg/kg.
Heavy metals can enter a product through raw materials or manufacturing.
Microbial Counts
The Derma Co Kojic Acid Soap - Pack of 2 recorded total microbial count Less than 10 cfu/gm against a limit of NMT 1000 cfu/gm and total yeast & mould count Less than 10 cfu/gm against a limit of NMT 100 cfu/gm.
These tests count viable microorganisms against the limits set by the standard.
Pathogens
In the tested sample of The Derma Co Kojic Acid Soap - Pack of 2, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans were reported Absent - not detected in the tested quantity.
Pathogen tests cover only the organisms listed, not all microorganisms.
Test Overview
| Report Title | Chemical and Microbiological Analysis - The Derma Co Kojic Acid Soap - Pack of 2 |
| Parameters Measured | physical and organoleptic properties, chemical parameters, heavy metals, microbial counts and pathogens |
| Test Type | Laboratory chemical and microbiological analysis of a product sample |
| Test Methods | IS:2888:2004; IS:13498:1997; IS:14648:2011 |
| Sample Tested | SD-030 (75gx2) |
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Claims and Their Evidence
Lab-sourced rows are measured results. Product-page rows are the brand's own claims, shown with the brand's qualifier. The laboratory report is not evidence for cosmetic-benefit claims.
| Statement | Evidence / basis | Source |
|---|---|---|
| No detectable heavy metals | Lead and Arsenic reported Not Detected at a detection limit of 0.25 mg/kg. | Lab report 13004482/A |
| Within microbiological limits | Counts within the standard limits; specified pathogens reported Absent. | Lab report 13004482/B |
| Sulphate-free cleansing base | Formulated with sodium cocoyl isethionate and disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate in place of SLS/SLES. | Product ingredient list |
| Paraben-free | No parabens in the published ingredient list. | Product ingredient list |
Report Details
| Testing Laboratory | Sigma Test & Research Centre (NABL-accredited, Accreditation No. TC-5369) |
| ULR Number | TC536922000005645F |
| Report No. | 13004482/A, 13004482/B |
| Report Issue Date | 09/07/2022 |
| Testing Period | 24/06/2022 to 30/06/2022 |
| Batch Tested | SD-030 (Mfg. 06/2022; Use Before 24) |
| Standards Referenced | IS:2888:2004; IS:13498:1997; IS:14648:2011 |
| Authorised Signatory | Vinit Sharma, Person Incharge, Sigma Test & Research Centre |
What This Report Shows
What the results demonstrate
- Physical characteristics of the tested sample were recorded as observed by the laboratory.
- Measured chemical parameters that carry a specification fell within the referenced limits.
- The listed heavy metals were below the laboratory's detection limit in the tested sample.
- The tested sample met the microbiological count limits of the referenced standard.
- The specified pathogenic microorganisms were reported Absent in the tested sample.
- Testing was performed by an NABL-accredited laboratory.
What the results do not demonstrate
- They do not certify the product; NABL accredits laboratories, not products.
- They do not establish overall safety or suitability for every individual.
- They do not prove any cosmetic-benefit or performance claim; those are addressed separately and on the product page.
- They do not cover parameters or organisms outside those listed.
- They apply to the tested sample from the stated batch, not necessarily to other batches.
Formulation at a Glance
From the ingredient list published on the product page. Not part of the laboratory report.
Cleansing System
| Component | Role in the formulation |
|---|---|
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | Mild surfactant that builds lather while staying gentle. |
Active Ingredients
| Component | Role in the formulation |
|---|---|
| Kojic Acid Dipalmitate | Kojic acid derivative used in tone-focused formulas. |
| Alpha Arbutin | Arbutin, used in tone-focused formulas. |
| Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) | Vitamin C, an antioxidant used for brightness. |
| Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) | Stable vitamin E ester; antioxidant. |
Moisturising and Emollient
| Component | Role in the formulation |
|---|---|
| Glycerin | Humectant that draws water into the skin surface. |
Texture and Stability
| Component | Role in the formulation |
|---|---|
| Stearic Acid | Fatty acid used to thicken and stabilise. |
| Glyceryl Stearate (Glyceryl Monostearate) | Emulsifier that keeps oil and water phases together. |
| Citric Acid | Adjusts the pH of the formulation. |
| Aqua (Water) | Solvent base of the formulation. |
What the Formulation Leaves Out
| Excluded | Basis |
|---|---|
| No sulphates | Not present in the published ingredient list. |
| No parabens | Not present in the published ingredient list. |
| No silicones | Not present in the published ingredient list. |
| No mineral oil | Not present in the published ingredient list. |
Published Research on Key Actives
Published literature on each ingredient, not studies on this product.
| Ingredient | Published finding | Relevance to the formulation |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | Vitamin C contributes to collagen synthesis and antioxidant defence in skin (Pullar JM, et al. Nutrients. 2017;9(8):866). | Supports vitamin C as an antioxidant and brightening active. |
| Vitamin E | Vitamin E is reviewed as a major lipid-soluble antioxidant in skin, with photoprotective and moisturising roles (Keen MA, Hassan I. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2016;7(4):311-315). | Supports vitamin E as an antioxidant and emollient stabiliser. |
Dermatological Patch Testing
This NABL lab test report covers the chemical and microbiological analysis of The Derma Co Kojic Acid Soap - Pack of 2. Skin tolerance is assessed separately: The Derma Co Kojic Acid Soap - Pack of 2 is dermatologically patch tested on human subjects under the supervision of a qualified dermatologist. The patch test certificate page for this product has not been published online yet; this page will link to it once it is live.
View the Original Lab Report
The complete original report for The Derma Co Kojic Acid Soap - Pack of 2 is available as issued by the laboratory. It carries the laboratory letterhead, the ULR number, and the authorised signatory's details.
The Tested Product
The Derma Co Kojic Acid Soap - Pack of 2
The results on this page come from laboratory testing of a sample from batch SD-030. See the complete ingredient list, current offers and reviews on the product page. Learn more about Kojic Acid. You can also explore the full product range.
View ProductFrequently Asked Questions
A: Yes. In this report, Lead and Arsenic were reported below the laboratory's stated detection limit of 0.25 mg/kg at Sigma Test & Research Centre, an NABL-accredited laboratory (Accreditation No. TC-5369).
A: For the tested batch, microbial counts were reported within the limits of the referenced standard and the specified pathogens were reported Absent. These results indicate the tested sample met the referenced microbiological limits; they do not establish overall product safety.
A: The measured pH in this report is 5.1.
A: The published ingredient list for this product contains no sulphates, parabens, silicones or mineral oil. This is based on the ingredient list, not on the laboratory report, which covers contaminants and microbiological quality.
A: No. The report covers chemical and microbiological parameters on a sample from the stated batch. Performance and cosmetic-benefit claims are made by the brand on the product page and are not part of this laboratory report.
A: "Not Detected" means a substance was below the laboratory's stated detection limit using the specified method. "Absent" means a specified microorganism was not detected in the tested quantity using the referenced method.
A: A ULR (Unique Lab Report) number is a one-of-a-kind identifier that NABL-accredited laboratories print on every test report, making it traceable. The ULR for this report is TC536922000005645F. The original report PDF linked on this page carries the laboratory letterhead and authorised signatory details.
A: No. NABL accredits laboratories, not products. This page reports the results of testing performed at Sigma Test & Research Centre, an NABL-accredited laboratory (Accreditation No. TC-5369) on a sample of this product. It does not represent a product certification by NABL.
A: The report covers batch SD-030 (manufactured 06/2022). The laboratory report states the tested sample as 75gx2. Results refer only to the tested sample and the parameters listed.
References
- IS:2888:2004. Bureau of Indian Standards.
- IS:13498:1997. Bureau of Indian Standards.
- IS:14648:2011. Bureau of Indian Standards.
- Sigma Test & Research Centre. Test reports 13004482/A, 13004482/B.
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