How to Request a Quote from MB Research Laboratories

MB Research Laboratories is a contract research organization (CRO) that provides GLP-compliant toxicology and safety testing for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, and consumer products. To request a quote, use the "Get a quote" call to action on mbresearch.com and describe the assay or study you need. The site does not publish a quote form, pricing, or a stated response time, so the practical path is to contact the lab with your test type, regulatory framework, and product details and let them scope the study.

What to have ready before you contact them

A quote is only as specific as the information you provide. MB Research organizes its services by assay type and by industry, so framing your request in those terms speeds up scoping.

Prepare the following:

• Test category — for example eye or skin safety, biocompatibility, acute toxicity, or skin sensitization.
• Applicable standard or guideline — the OECD test guideline (TG) or ISO standard your submission requires.
• Regulatory context — the agency or framework you are submitting to (OECD, EPA, ISO, DOT, or a specific market such as the EU).
• Product or material type — raw material, formula, finished product, or medical device.
• Study design questions — in vitro vs. in vivo, number of articles or formulations, and any endpoints you already know you need.

Map your need to a service line

MB Research lists its assays in two ways: by type and by industry. Matching your request to one of these categories makes the first contact more productive.

Popular assays by type

Industries served

MB Research states it has served five core industries for over 50 years:

• Cosmetics — safety assessments for raw materials, formulas, and finished products, including in vitro alternatives for ocular irritation, dermal irritation, phototoxicity, and corrosivity, with attention to frameworks such as the EU Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC).
• Consumer products — acute toxicology and safety assessment including oral, dermal, and inhalation exposure studies, aimed at CPSC, EPA, and international requirements.
• Pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and chemicals — regulatory-ready safety studies under GLP.

If your product falls into one of these categories, say so explicitly; it tells the lab which regulatory expectations apply.

How to submit the request

1. Go to mbresearch.com and use the "Get a quote" call to action.
2. State the assay or study type using the names above (for example, "OECD TG 492 eye irritation" or "ISO 10993 biocompatibility").
3. Name the regulatory submission or market the data must support.
4. Describe the test article: material, formulation, or device, and how many need testing.
5. Ask any scoping questions you have — for example whether an in vitro method can replace an in vivo endpoint for your case.

The expected result is a scoped study proposal and quote from the lab. Because the site does not publish a form structure, pricing, or turnaround, treat the first reply as the point where those details get defined.

Common sticking points

• No published pricing. The site shows no price list or payment details, so do not assume a rate or a free consultation. Ask for the quote directly.
• Guideline selection matters. Choosing the wrong OECD TG or ISO part can mean the study does not support your submission. If you are unsure, describe the regulatory goal and let the lab recommend the method.
• In vitro vs. in vivo. MB Research emphasizes 21st-century approaches and in vitro alternatives for cosmetics; if avoiding animal testing is a requirement, state that up front.
• Multiple assays. Acute toxicity is often requested as a "six-pack." If you need a battery rather than a single test, say so to avoid a piecemeal quote.

What you can and cannot confirm from the website

You can confirm the service categories, the standards referenced, the industries served, and the existence of a "Get a quote" entry point. You cannot confirm pricing, response times, required form fields, or whether a consultation is free — none of that is published. For those, the quote request itself is the way to get an answer.