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Alternative Testing or Testing Alternatives?

Posted: November 5, 2007

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-Johann W. Wiechers, PhD
Technical Advisor, Allured Publishing
Independent Consultant for Cosmetic Science
JW Solutions, Gasthuispolderweg 30 2807 LL Gouda, The Netherlands
johann.wiechers@versatel.nl

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