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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.

General Assembly Discusses Endocrine Disruptors, Nano, Animal Alternatives and More

Cosmetics Europe—The Personal Care Association, formerly Colipa, held its annual General Assembly in Brussels, Belgium in June 2012. The scientific forum discussed topics of interest in EU legislation such as The Cosmetics Regulation, which was set to replace the Cosmetics Directive on July 11, 2013.

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.

China's National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) plans to introduce a more systematic and comprehensive standard consistent with the current industry situation.

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.

Patent Picks—Imaging Skin, Simulating Eyelashes, Assaying Immune Response and More

This edition of "Patent Picks" features recently issued patents relevant to advances in testing for cosmetics R&D.

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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.

BASF and Givaudan collaborated to develop and validate alternative animal testing methods, leading to the first toxicology testing strategy without animals that was adopted by OECD.

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.

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[video] Responding to COVID-19, Childhood AD and Sensitive Skin

This week's top headline picks in cosmetics R&D news range from COVID-19 responses, to botanicals for childhood atopic dermatitis and more. Here's Rachel Grabenhofer with her video recap.

Testing Tactics—REACH and In vitro Alternatives: Corrosive Potential Testing

The authors of the REACH directive had the foresight to recognize the impact of such a large amount of testing on animal use and mandated that in vitro testing methods should be used as animal testing alternatives whenever possible.

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).

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Non-animal Transdermal Diffusion Model Testing for Cosmetic Actives and Formulations

Experience the unmatched predictability of Strat-M membrane—a synthetic, non-animal based model* for transdermal diffusion testing that is predictive of diffusion in human skin without lot-to-lot variability, safety and storage limitations.

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Non-animal Transdermal Diffusion Model Testing for Cosmetic Actives and Formulations

Experience the unmatched predictability of Strat-M membrane—a synthetic, non-animal based model* for transdermal diffusion testing that is predictive of diffusion in human skin without lot-to-lot variability, safety and storage limitations.

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.

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.

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Is This the Tail End of Animal Testing for Cosmetics and Personal Care?

With awareness of animal testing rising--due in part to conversations via social media and an influx of companies granting "cruelty-free" wishes--brands that are slow to omit animal testing may see consumers opting for other products they know have never been tested on animals.

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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.

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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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Animal-free Test Detects CLP 1A and 1B Allergens with High Accuracy

A new animal-alternative, biomarker-based in vitro test from SensaGen has been shown to successfully identify and classify CLP Class 1A and 1B chemical sensitizers with 82% accuracy.

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