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Section: Testing > Animal Alternatives
Regional
Laying Down the Law: Global Regulatory Frameworks
Shifting regulations have much of the world looking to follow Europe's example. Here, what to consider as you move forward in the regulatory process.
Hair Care
Calling All Chemists, Formulators and Researchers
Are you sitting on a research “gold mine”? Get your work published!
Cosmetics & Toiletries
magazine is interested in your research as it pertains to cosmetics and personal care R&D.
Animal Alternatives
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.
Animal Alternatives
Colipa and EU Kick-off Animal Alternative Initiative
Safety Evaluation Ultimately Replacing Animal Testing (SEURAT), a research initiative funded by the European Union's Health Programme and Colipa, has gotten underway with a kick-off meeting, held March 1-3, 2011, in Cascais, Portugal.
Animal Alternatives
Kao and Shiseido Tackle Animal-alternative Skin Sensitization Test
Skin sensitization is neither simple nor desired, but options to test and prevent it have relied heavily on animal testing—until now, thanks to Japanese cosmetic giants Kao and Shiseido.
Regional
European Summit Addresses REACH, Animal Testing and Regulation
During the June 30, 2006, Cosmetics Business Summit, Gunter Verheugen addressed three topics key to the European personal care industry.
Method/Process
MilliporeSigma Assays Dermal Diffusion and Fragrance Allergenicity
Two ready-to-use, IFRA-compliant calibrants and one animal-alternative substrate will be the focus of MilliporeSigma's presence at in-cosmetics Global.
Testing
BASF, Givaudan and IIVS Team Up for Animal Testing Alternative
The improved skin sensitization reactivity method will address the needs of toxicologists and regulators, predicting the potency of a sensitizer without the need for animal testing.
Animal Alternatives
NICEATM Calls for Scientific Experts and Data on Eye Testing
The National Toxicology Program Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM) is looking for scientific experts and data for a scientific review panel.
Method/Process
ICCVAM Recommends Ocular Safety Tests for Cosmetics and Other Products
Four test method evaluation reports are now available from ICCVAM that provide recommendations for performing eye safety testing more humanely, and for developing and using non-animal test methods and strategies. Among these reports, ICVAAM has recommended that a cytosensor microphysiometer (CM) test method may be used to screen surfactant-containing formulations such as personal care products for the ability to cause permanent or severe eye injuries.
Regional
California and Canada Move to End Animal Testing for Cosmetics
The final outcomes of these moves remain to be seen, but one thing is certain: not every market is on the same page. This could either spell out a larger drive for global harmony or settle into irreconcilable differences.
Regional
China Drafts 2022 Safety and Technical Standard for Cosmetics
This draft will supersede the 2015 edition, which includes the overarching technical standards for cosmetics safety supervision and testing in China. Public comments will be accepted through April 30, 2022.
Regional
Hazard List, Harmonization, Toxicity Tests and O'Malley Appointment: ECHA Updates
This ECHA update includes one addition to the hazardous chemicals list, two proposals for harmonized classification/labeling (eugenol and tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate), advice for toxicity test dosing and the appointment of Shay O'Malley.
Animal Alternatives
BASF and Givaudan Develop First OECD-Approved Animal Test Alternatives
The OECD has, for the first time, approved a non-animal strategy to assess skin sensitization based on three tests. In addition, the Kinetic Direct Peptide Reactivity Assay was approved to predict the intensity of reactions. All tests are the results of BASF/Givaudan joint efforts.
Event Coverage
Sustainability, Animal Alternatives, Brazil and More Covered in in-cosmetics Workshops
The workshop schedule for in-cosmetics in Hamburg has been published, including topics such as animal testing alternatives, preservation and hair care. There will be nine workshops this year and an additional pre-show workshop, Recent Perspectives in Nanotechnology, which will take place before the show on March 31, 2014, in cooperation with the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC).
Animal Alternatives
CTPA Convenes to Progress the Use and Regulatory Acceptance of Animal Testing Alternatives
The CTPA and the U.K. cosmetic industry wants to promote the use of new approach methodologies (NAMs) as alternatives to animal testing for these vital safety requirements under other chemicals legislation, especially UK Reach.
Animal Alternatives
3D Skin Substrate Meets Speed, Complexity and ECM-based Research Needs
Researchers from the University School of Dental Medicine in Boston have published on a 3D skin equivalent model with high throughput potential and greater cellular complexity originating from human ECM.
Sun Protection
2025 Will See Faster, More Ethical and Accurate SPF Testing: ISO Approves Two New Methods
In December 2024, the ISO gave its long-awaited final approval of two SPF test methods that experts say are more ethical, economical and accurate than current approaches. One in particular is also reportedly faster, reducing analysis from weeks to days.
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