--- title: Ensign Laboratories description: Give your brand a competitive advantage with Ensign’s innovative formula development capability, with 20 chemists in a dedicated R&D lab. Connect with us now! --- [![Ensign Laboratories](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Ensign%20Logo.png?width=264&height=84&name=Ensign%20Logo.png "Ensign Laboratories")](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/?hsLang=en-au) Custom and Contract Manufacturing Chemist since 1955 - Services - [Research and Development](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/research-and-development) - [Supply Chain](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/supply-chain) - [Manufacturing](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/manufacturing) - [Filling Capabilities](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/filling-capabilities) - [Quality](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/quality) - Product Categories - [Pharmaceutical](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/pharmaceutical) - [Sun Care](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/sun-care) - [Personal Care](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/personal-care) - [About](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/about-us) - [History](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/history) - [Accreditations and Certifications](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/accreditations) - [Careers](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/careers) - [Contact](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/contact) # Research & Development ## All-Australian R&D Capability Ensign’s deep scientific expertise sets us apart and gives your brand a distinct competitive advantage. Our extensive formula development capability, with 20 chemists in a dedicated R&D laboratory, is well beyond that of other Australian and regional contract manufacturers. This investment in R&D allows Ensign to support you across the entire manufacturing process, ensuring your product is innovative, compliant, effective and developed to agreed timelines. We also provide a full-service model, from concept to product development and testing, before a seamless transfer to our manufacturing facility. [GET IN TOUCH](https://cta-ap1.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLfbfJdGNOpVXMp1T4UDGZIYYdUundZ8FxVJjUMg6SrLqzmU%2F61VoeOJEiE58p1N6ujZ6TD7DbqiKybY1XzyddFYgT939AIHEfoIhKL2T15ZizVliueJgPONwPd10n5Bo1%2FXVH5eu2XvWH97BJyGaEgkaYqUvg50%2FkztwukPs%2B%2Bh%2BiHuDfDtxMkxsO%2FGQ%3D%3D&portalId=442572598) ## Our R&D Services - ![biotech_48dp_455E98_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/hubfs/biotech_48dp_455E98_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.svg) ### Product Formulation IP - ![award_star_48dp_455E98_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/hubfs/award_star_48dp_455E98_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.svg) ### Product Optimisation - ![delivery_truck_speed_48dp_455E98_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/hubfs/delivery_truck_speed_48dp_455E98_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.svg) ### Procurement - ![precision_manufacturing_48dp_455E98_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/hubfs/precision_manufacturing_48dp_455E98_FILL0_wght400_GRAD0_opsz48.svg) ### Production Support ![C0134](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/C0134.webp?width=773&height=527&name=C0134.webp) ## Inspired Thinking. Practical Solutions. Innovation drives our business and our people. Ensign can create new formulations and product solutions based on your brief, or optimise existing products to be more effective, more competitive or comply with market regulations. We have the expertise to create a variety of formulation types; complex blends and suspensions, emulsions, liquids, creams, waxes, gels and aerosols. Decades of experience mean we develop formulations designed for commercial manufacture, ensuring quality and consistency for every batch. ## How We Support Your Product Journey Commercial & Marketing Advantage At Ensign, we understand how to meet multiple needs in fast-changing markets. We can help you create cut-through products to attract new customers or modernise legacy products to retain market share. We manage the complexities of product development, so that you can concentrate on marketing your brand. Our R&D team explores raw material and product trends from across the globe and offers a large showcase of new product and delivery concepts. From creams that break on the skin and deliver water droplets, to crackling foams, we can bring your concept to life. ![C0126](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/C0126.webp?width=773&height=527&name=C0126.webp) R&D Insight & Support The R&D team is the centre of knowledge for different product categories, leveraging the broader team’s expertise across production and quality testing and compliance. We have strong relationships with raw material suppliers and leverage their knowledge of ingredients that are suitable for use, current trends and future possibilities. We love to bring customers into our world and guide them in a space that may be unfamiliar. We take the time to explain in straightforward terms how a product is made, the ingredients that are used and the claims you are allowed to make for your product. ![home-who](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/home-who.png?width=773&height=527&name=home-who.png) Quality, Testing & Scale-Up Every product we develop at Ensign is comprehensively checked for quality and compliance. Where required, testing during research and development may be carried out externally through our network of trusted laboratories. Our Process Validation chemists will then ensure the product specifications developed in the laboratory are achieved in commercial manufacture, as well as checking that our cleaning methods are suitable for new formulations. ![C0134](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Images/C0134.webp?width=773&height=527&name=C0134.webp) Regulatory Compliance The global regulatory environment is complex and ever-changing. Many of our customers operate in multiple markets with varying regulations, as well as having their own internal compliance requirements. Ensign’s regulatory department is highly experienced in navigating the complexity of compliance and leverages the knowledge of multiple international consultant partners, when requirements are complex or less familiar. This ensures that from development, through to manufacture and supply your products will meet the requirements of your chosen market. Ensign is also a member of leading industry associations; Accord, The Aerosol Association and Consumer Healthcare Products Australia. These memberships offer regulatory advice and a voice to the regulators and government agencies, as well as links to allied international associations. ![C0088](https://www.ensignlab.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/C0088.webp?width=773&height=527&name=C0088.webp) > I enjoy the variety of product types and product complexity we work with at Ensign. You are always being challenged.” #### Alexandra Bernard #### R&D Manager ## Frequently Asked Questions How long does the new product development process typically take? As a rough indication, registered medicines will be 2+ years, sunscreens 9-12 months and cosmetics 4-6 months. Product transfers, when the necessary data is available, take considerably less time. How do you ensure products adhere to global standards and accreditations? Our regulatory team has strong knowledge of Australian requirements as well as US and UK/EU suncare regulations, but we rely on overseas consultants for market-specific requirements. ## Contact Us ### From Concept to Compliant Production. Partner with us to turn your formulations into high-quality, market-ready products. 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