Kolmar Korea Introduces Robots for Cosmetic Preservation Testing, Achieving 2.5 Times Faster Processing for the First Time in Korea

Development of AI Analysis System Planned
Proactive Response to Global Demand

Kolmar Korea announced on March 5 that it has introduced a robot-based automation system for cosmetic preservation testing, marking the first time such a system has been adopted in Korea. This investment aims to address the growing demand for product safety verification and to enhance analytical accuracy.

The preservation test is a procedure that verifies how safely a cosmetic product is maintained against microorganisms such as bacteria and mold. It checks whether products remain unspoiled and uncontaminated even in everyday usage environments. This process is a necessary safety verification item to comply with cosmetic regulations in various countries, including the United States (MoCRA, OTC) and Europe (CPNP).

A researcher at Kolmar Korea is conducting a cosmetics preservation test using a robot. Kolmar Korea

The introduction of the automation system has significantly improved testing capacity. By deploying robots for repetitive processes, the processing speed has increased by 2.5 times compared to the previous method, and the throughput for checking microbial reactions has also risen by approximately 50%. Unmanned nighttime operation is now possible. As a result, the company expects to reduce the volume of external testing requests by up to 80% per year, while also increasing the speed and accuracy of issuing test reports required for regulatory compliance.

Kolmar Korea plans to gradually expand the application of robots and artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the cosmetic preservation testing process. The company is building a system in which AI analyzes the test sample data collected by robots, ultimately aiming to establish a physical AI-based environment that integrates both robotics and AI. As part of a project under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Kolmar Korea is also developing a program that enables AI to analyze the final results of preservation tests.

A Kolmar Korea official said, "With the introduction of this automation system, we can now respond more quickly and reliably to the testing demands of clients targeting the global market," adding, "We will continue to expand our research environment based on robots and AI to further enhance the safety and competitiveness of K-beauty products."

Meanwhile, Kolmar Korea was the only cosmetic company selected as a lead company in the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy's 'AI Factory Alliance' project in November last year. The company announced its plan to complete an autonomous system that optimizes every process—from production planning to manufacturing, quality control, filling, and packaging—based on artificial intelligence.

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