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Welcome to Empress Laboratories Ltd.

Technical and formulation support for the cosmetics, toiletries and household products industries

About Empress Laboratories

Empress Laboratories Ltd. is a small independent lab based in Hampshire. You can find us in the historic market town of Alton, on the edge of the South Downs National Park. 

Combining innovative formulation development with over 30 years industry expertise in Research & Development, Technical Services, Ingredient Testing and Claim Support across cosmetics, toiletries and household industries. 

We are a truly independent business with the ability to work with ingredients from any supplier anywhere.

Our Services

  • Bespoke Formulation Development
  • Simple Prototype Formulas
  • Ingredient Selection
  • Troubleshooting/Process Improvements
  • Claim Support
  • Training in all technical aspects of Cosmetics & Toiletries product development.


Our Clients

  • Ingredient Suppliers  
  • Manufacturers 
  • Contract Labs
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Brand Owners


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Registered in England and Wales

Company Registration Number: 13043054 

Registered office: Market House, 21 Lenten Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1HG 

Get In Touch

  • enquiries@empresslabs.com

By Post/In Person

Turner House,
9-10 Mill Lane
Alton, Hampshire
GU34 2QG