Our Mission:
At The Agyekum Group, we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and efficacy of personal care, consumer and cosmetic products through rigorous toxicological and sustainability analysis and expert consultation.
Who We Are:
With a wealth of experience in toxicology, sustainability and product formulations, we partner with personal care and cosmetic brands, ingredient manufacturers, and regulatory bodies to deliver solutions that prioritize consumer health and safety.
1. Personal Care and Cosmetic Toxicology Analysis
Comprehensive safety assessments for finished products and individual ingredients.
Analysis of potential skin, eye, and systemic effects.
2. Ingredient Safety and Sustainability Consulting
In-depth evaluation of raw materials for compliance with global regulatory standards.
Safety documentation preparation for regulatory submissions.
3. Regulatory Compliance Support
Guidance on meeting FDA, EU, and other international cosmetic safety regulations.
Assistance with Product Information File (PIF) and Cosmetic Product Safety Reports (CPSR).
4. Claim Substantiation
Toxicological review for marketing claims such as "safe for sensitive skin," "non-comedogenic," or "hypoallergenic."
5. Training & Workshops
Custom training programs for teams on ingredient safety and sustainability toxicology, and compliance best practices.
6. Laboratory Testing
Consultation on clinical and analytical laboratory testing
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MOCRA) is transforming the cosmetic industry by establishing stricter safety, manufacturing, and reporting requirements for personal care products in the U.S. At The Agyekum Group, we help brands, ingredient suppliers, and manufacturers navigate these new FDA regulations with expert MOCRA compliance consulting, product safety assessments, and regulatory submissions.
Our MOCRA services include:
✔ Safety Substantiation – Ensuring your cosmetic formulations meet the new FDA safety and documentation requirements.
✔ Adverse Event Reporting – Developing compliant systems for mandatory reporting of serious adverse events.
✔ Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Compliance – Aligning your manufacturing processes with FDA-enforced GMP standards.
✔ Labeling and Registration Support – Assisting with product listing, facility registration, and labeling compliance.
✔ Toxicology & Risk Assessments – Conducting thorough ingredient safety reviews to comply with MOCRA’s safety substantiation standards.
As the MOCRA enforcement deadline approaches, we ensure your brand remains compliant, mitigating risks and streamlining regulatory processes. Stay ahead of evolving FDA cosmetic regulations with expert guidance from The Agyekum Group.
California’s Proposition 65 (Prop 65) requires businesses to warn consumers if their products contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This regulation applies to a wide range of consumer goods, including cosmetics, personal care products, food, beverages, household items, electronics, furniture, textiles, and industrial products. Non-compliance can result in hefty fines, legal action, and restrictions in the California market.
At The Agyekum Group, we help manufacturers, retailers, and distributors navigate Prop 65 regulations to ensure their products meet California’s stringent safety and labeling requirements.
Our Prop 65 Compliance Services:
✔ Toxicological Risk Assessments – Evaluating chemical exposure risks across all consumer product categories.
✔ Safe Harbor Level Analysis – Determining whether a product’s chemical content exceeds allowable exposure limits.
✔ Ingredient & Material Reviews – Helping reformulate or reduce Prop 65-listed chemicals to minimize compliance risks.
✔ Warning Label Compliance – Ensuring packaging, websites, and marketing materials meet California Prop 65 warning requirements.
✔ Regulatory Guidance & Legal Support – Assisting with Prop 65 enforcement actions, defense strategies, and settlements.
Whether you manufacture, distribute, or sell products in California, Prop 65 compliance is crucial to avoiding penalties and protecting your brand’s reputation. Let The Agyekum Group guide you through compliance with expert regulatory consulting and scientific risk assessment services.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) present growing regulatory, legal, and operational challenges for industrial manufacturers. Agyekum Group provides specialized **PFAS consulting services** to help businesses navigate compliance, mitigate liability, and implement sustainable alternatives.
1. **Regulatory Compliance & Reporting**
- Guidance on evolving PFAS regulations (EPA, EU REACH, U.S. state laws).
- Assistance with **TSCA reporting**, chemical inventories, and disclosure requirements.
2. **Supply Chain & Product Risk Assessment**
- PFAS screening for raw materials, finished products, and packaging.
- Supplier audits to identify contamination risks.
3. **Remediation & Waste Management**
- PFAS contamination testing and site remediation strategies.
- Wastewater/PFAS discharge compliance support.
4. **Litigation & Liability Mitigation**
- Expert witness services for PFAS-related lawsuits.
- Proactive risk management to reduce legal exposure.
5. **Sustainable Alternatives**
- Research and transition planning for **PFAS-free materials**.
Expertise You Can Rely On
With years of global product safety experience, we provide authoritative insights that help brands innovate safely.
Tailored Solutions for Your Needs
Whether you're a small indie brand or a global cosmetics leader, we offer bespoke services to meet your goals.
Commitment to Consumer Safety
Our priority is ensuring that every product meets the highest safety standards to build consumer trust.
Our founder, Dr. Augustine Agyekum is a distinguished toxicologist with extensive expertise in evaluating the safety of cosmetic products and ingredients. With a career spanning over 20 years, Dr. Agyekum has become a trusted advisor to cosmetic brands, ingredient manufacturers, and regulatory agencies worldwide.
Professional Expertise:
Dr.
Our founder, Dr. Augustine Agyekum is a distinguished toxicologist with extensive expertise in evaluating the safety of cosmetic products and ingredients. With a career spanning over 20 years, Dr. Agyekum has become a trusted advisor to cosmetic brands, ingredient manufacturers, and regulatory agencies worldwide.
Professional Expertise:
Dr. Agyekum specializes in toxicological risk assessment for cosmetics, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards, including the FDA, EU Cosmetic Regulation, and other international frameworks. His areas of focus include:
Dr. Damani Parran is a seasoned toxicologist with a strong foundation in public health and regulatory science. With extensive experience in toxicological risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and scientific consulting, Dr. Parran plays a pivotal role in guiding organizations through complex safety and regulatory challenges.
Dr. Parran’s
Dr. Damani Parran is a seasoned toxicologist with a strong foundation in public health and regulatory science. With extensive experience in toxicological risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and scientific consulting, Dr. Parran plays a pivotal role in guiding organizations through complex safety and regulatory challenges.
Dr. Parran’s expertise spans diverse industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. His dedication to advancing public health through science-based decision-making ensures that clients of The Agyekum Group receive tailored, actionable insights to achieve their goals.
Simone Paz is a highly accomplished sustainability consultant, dedicated to implementing innovative sustainability solutions across diverse clients and industries. With a robust skill set and extensive expertise spanning corporate sustainability, environmental consulting, resource management and circular economy, Simone brings a multidime
Simone Paz is a highly accomplished sustainability consultant, dedicated to implementing innovative sustainability solutions across diverse clients and industries. With a robust skill set and extensive expertise spanning corporate sustainability, environmental consulting, resource management and circular economy, Simone brings a multidimensional approach to the personal care and cosmetics industry.
Leveraging her experience driving impact across multiple sectors—including the built environment, the arts, education, and zero waste—she develops visionary strategies that drive meaningful change for individual beauty brands while elevating standards across the sector.
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