What you get
- Two different sunscreen test items for the determination of the sun protection factor (SPF)
- Confidential benchmarking feedback within your peer group (labs using the same method)
- Insight into the relative performance of the available methods
- Long-term performance-monitoring, refined across successive rounds
SPF testing methods
SPF testing can be performed with one or several methods:
- In vivo (ISO 24444)
- Double plate (ISO 23675)
- HDRS (ISO 23698, mono- or polychromatic)
- Fused method
- LED-HDRS
- In silico
You will be asked to inform us after registration which method(s) you intend to apply.
Key dates for the next 4 rounds
In 2026
- Round 1: 06.10.2026 - 15.12.2026 (registration deadline: 30.09.2026)
In 2027
- Round 1: 16.02.2027 - 13.04.2027 (registration deadline: 26.01.2027)
- Round 2: 18.05.2027 - 13.07.2027 (registration deadline: 27.04.2027)
- Round 3: 17.08.2027 - 12.10.2027 (registration deadline: 27.07.2027)
Two modalities for participation
- Per-round-basis: 300 € per round
- Bundle (subscription): 700 € for participation in 4 rounds
All prices exclude VAT. No VAT is charged by QD Labs LP. Any tax liability lies with the participant. Test items are shipped from Germany. A flat fee of €30 for packing and shipping will be added. For bundle orders, shipping is charged only once.
Advantages of booking a subscription for participation in 4 rounds
- Discounted per-round price
- In addition to the round-specific report, subscription members will receive a report with an evaluation across the 4 rounds
Testing institutes which participate regularly and successfully have the added option of being listed as expert institutes (along with the method used) on the QD Labs website.
Registration is binding. Participation cannot be cancelled once QD Labs LP has received the registration.
If you have any questions about the
cyclicalQA: SPF scheme, please contact us via email:
pt@qd-labs.com
