Product Investigations

Innovative Customized Clinical Research

Est. 1975

Specializing in human safety and skin research, testing, product efficacy, claims support for the cosmetic, personal care, pharmaceutical, aesthetic, and wellness industries.

Our Mission

Our mission is to partner and collaborate with our clients to deliver robust innovative, ethical and accurate results that are rooted in science. From small projects to large scale research, we are committed to supporting your goals with dedication and flexibility. We apply the highest scientific and ethical standards to foster innovation, compliance and trust.

A trusted leader in advancing safety, skin wellness, and product efficacy.

At Product Investigations we are dedicated to providing the highest standard of testing, substantiation, and claim support for the cosmetic, personal care, pharmaceutical, aesthetic, and wellness industries, empowering brands to deliver innovative, safe, and effective products that enhance consumer health and well-being worldwide.

How can we help you deliver this level of trust and accountability to your customers? Let’s talk. 

Our Services

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Safety Testing

Multiple pathways for testing Skin Biocompatibility, Sensitization & Irritation. Safety-In-Use studies with specialty physician investigators and targeted subject populations.

Research: Methodology and Innovation

Idea lab and research wing dedicated to novel methodology development, irritation & inflammation assays, and skin research. From proof-of-concept exploration to custom protocols.

Efficacy Evaluations and Claim Support

Specialty imaging. Advanced Bio-instrumentation. Expertly trained & validated visual graders for various visual and tactical assessments of the skin. Specialty environmental protection /travel claims. Skin sampling (non-invasive to biopsy.)

Consumer Research

Targeted questionnaires with statistical analysis.

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Aesthetics

Advance aesthetic innovation with clinical treatment studies conducted at Product Investigations or our partnering aesthetic facilities.
Biospecimen samples

Biospecimen Collection

Advance clinical research with custom biospecimen collection, skin and microbiome sampling,
Skin patch testing

Skin Sampling

Non-invasive and invasive skin sampling.
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Instrumentation

Specialty imaging and all industry-standard instrumentation, as well as specific study-driven instruments are available.
Consulting service

Consulting Services

We provide consulting for pre-clinical, clinical research, regulatory, and postmarket product issues. We refer to our experts to help with your needs.

Explore the Difference

Why Product Investigations?

Experience

Founded in 1975, our team has extensive expertise across diverse areas, combining decades of knowledge with hands-on experience. We are committed to delivering the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Expertise

More than a research partner, we serve as a strategic guide throughout the entire project lifecycle. From defining objectives and designing processes to implementation and execution, we ensure successful execution from concept to outcome.

Compliance

We operate in accordance with internationally recognized standards and regulatory requirements, including GCP guidelines for clinical research integrity and participant safety, HIPAA, applicable FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 11), and industry best practices for data privacy and security aligned with applicable international, U.S. state, and federal laws.

Our Headquarters is a 10,000 SF facility just outside of Philadelphia, which has been operating for over 50 years.