Dra. Susana Puig
Director of IDIBAPS; Professor, University of Barcelona
About us
Science applied to photoprotection
ISD Research is a centre of excellence in sunscreen testing. Our work focuses on the research, analysis and application of efficacy testing methods, with high standards of quality, traceability and scientific rigour.
We perform SPF and UVA testing, studies and scientific services for companies in the pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetic and dermatology sectors. We are part of the International School of Derma ecosystem.
Quality
An explicit commitment to quality
ISO 9001 certified
SGS certification (ENAC-accredited) for clinical (in vivo) and in vitro safety and efficacy studies of cosmetic products.
External quality control
Participation in interlaboratory proficiency testing programmes (BIPEA).
- CEN · UNECTN 84/SC 2Cosmetic Products
International standardisation
Members of the CEN-UNE CTN 84/SC 2 Cosmetic Products committee, contributing to the ISO standardisation of SPF and UVA methods.
Auditable reports and traceable documentation for every study. Quality policy.
Scientific committee
Leading dermatologists
Our scientific committee of dermatologists and photoprotection experts oversees, advises on and takes part in result interpretation and methodological development.
Dr. Josep Malvehy
Director of the Skin Cancer (Melanoma) Programme, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
Prof. Dr. Jean Krutmann
Director, IUF – Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine
Facilities
Our Barcelona centre
