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Researchers Advance Animal-alternate Test for Skin Sensitization

Researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and Portland State University have developed an animal-alternative test method to assess the potential for chemicals in consumer products to cause skin allergies.

Researchers Mimic the Lymphatic System in Animal Alternative Chip

A chip created by L'Oréal and Hurel Corp. is designed to replace the local lymph node assay, a test often performed on cosmetic raw materials. In addition to saving animals, the chip is also said to be less expensive than animal testing. Hurel developed the working microfluidic portion of the chip.

Strong, Self-healing Hydrogel Created for Tissue Engineering

Researchers from the University of Tokyo have created a strong, self-healing hydrogel with applications in tissue engineering and drug delivery. The material incorporates a binder made from long chains of polyethylene glycol, an ingredient commonly used in skin care.

ECVAM Calls for Testing Experts

The European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (ECVAM) is renewing its scientific advisory structure and is calling for life sciences experts interested in joining its ESAC or EEP groups.

ECVAM Approves Harmonized Lymph Node Assay Standards

ECVAM's Scientific Advisory Committee has endorsed the scientific validity of the harmonized ECVAM performance standards for the Local Lymph Node Assay.

Oxford Neurosurgeon Supports Animal Testing for Cosmetics

An Oxford, UK-based neurosurgeon who was one of the first scientists to publicly support the use of animals in medical research also condones their use to test cosmetics.

Framework Adopted from Animal Alternative Cooperation

A framework has been adopted to increase international cooperation, collaboration and communication on alternative test methods.

NICEATM Requests Info on the Murine Local Lymph Node Assay

The US National Toxicology Program (NTP), Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM) has requested comments, nominations of scientific experts and submission of data on the murine local lymph node assay.

India Looks to Reduce Animal Testing

Reducing animal use for testing drugs and cosmetics was the focus of a recent congress held in Chennai, India.

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Ex Vivo Porcine Developed as Alternative to Animal Testing

Symrise and Cutech Srl have developed a new skin model out of pig skin as an alternative to animal testing.

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EVCAM Releases 61st Workshop

The European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (EVCAM) has released its 61st report of a series of workshops.

EU and US Discuss Animal Testing

A framework has been established between the European Union (EU) and the United States that is expected to produce greater cooperation in the cosmetic and personal care industry.

EPAA Reports on a Year of Progress Towards Animal Testing Reduction

The EPAA recently presented a report covering the actions made toward the replacement, reduction and refinement of animal testing.

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Colipa Approves Animal Testing Alternatives

Colipa announced yesterday that The European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (EVCAM) scientific committee now endorses new safety test methods that eliminate animal testing.

Biochip Takes the Next Step Toward Replacing Animal Testing

Researchers at Rensselaer, the University of California-Berkeley, and Solidus Biosciences Inc. have developed a biochip that can mimic the effects of metabolism and analyze materials for toxicity.

Alternative Testing or Testing Alternatives?

Johann Wiechers, PhD, writes: I am driving in a taxi somewhere with a female colleague when she asks me an intriguing question. “Tell me, Johann, how would you measure breast firming?”

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ICCVAM Creates Five Year Plan

The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) has created a five year plan to reduce, refine and replace the use of animals in research and product testing.

ECVAM Suggests Alternatives to FCS

The European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (ECVAM) endorsed the use of non-animal serum substitutes of fetal calf serum and other animal derived supplements.