
Holzminden Germany
Normec Schrader Institute

Quality through experience
Cosmetics testing, product consulting, analysis and research
Normec Schrader Institute has been a trusted partner for efficacy testing, product consulting, and cosmetic product analysis for over 50 years. With a team of 80 experts, it offers scientific sound claim support for the cosmetic industry, including SPF and anti-wrinkle tests. The ISO 17025-accredited lab specializes in quality control, ingredient analysis, and stability testing for product shelf-life.
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Normec Schrader Institute
Galenics
With 50 years of experience in galenic technology, we specialise in creating customised formulations for a wide range of cosmetic applications, including skincare, hair care, sun protection, and natural cosmetics.
Analytics
Use our state-of-the-art analytical tests to ensure the safety and quality of your cosmetic products. Our state-of-the-art chromatographic techniques and wet-chemical analyses meet the highest standards.
Research
For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of developing and refining measurement methods that have set the standard in the cosmetics industry. Innovations such as our Corneometer and Sebumeter are now used internationally, providing reliable and scientifically grounded efficacy testing for cosmetic products.
Hair test
For reliable, science-based analyses of all your hair products. From shampoos and conditioners to hair dyes and styling products, we offer tailored hair testing solutions that meet the highest quality standards.
Skin physiology
Using advanced dermatological methods, we assess efficacy, safety and skin compatibility, which provide reliable data for marketing claims and product development.
Benefit from synergies
Quality through experience
Normec Schrader Institute – nucleus of globally applied procedures.
New methods that are the basis for determining the effectiveness of and tolerance to cosmetic products.Five decades of developing ideas and principle concepts for measuring skin- and hair-physiological parameters, which have been adopted worldwide and matured into today´s standard test methods.
Corneometer
Sebumeter
Cutometer
FOITS
Chemilumineszenz
HDRS

Practical knowledge
The Normec Schrader Institute offers an extensive knowledge database with articles on topics such as skin and hair testing, galenics, analytical methods, and research. These resources are intended to provide insights into the latest developments and methodologies in cosmetic science. For more information, please visit our knowledge page.

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The Skin’s Condition

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OUR COMPANY IN NUMBERS
Founded
1973
sqm area
5000
Test rooms
18
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Accreditations & Recognitions
We go for quality. For guaranteed results.
In order to give our customers even more confidence in the quality of our analytical services, our analysis laboratory (former Institut Dr. Schrader Ancopharm) is accredited since 2016 by the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS). The accreditation is only valid for the scope of accredited procedures listed in the document annexure, register no. D-PL-22588-01-00. Read the full list of the Actual Accredited Procedures
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