by XCellR8 Team | Oct 15, 2020 | Animal-free testing, In Vitro Safety, News
This article first appeared in HPC Today Magazine, September 2020 which can be viewed here. Abstract Preservatives in cosmetics are well known skin sensitisers and a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis. Annex V of Cosmetics Regulation EC 1223/2009 lists 57...
by XCellR8 Team | Jun 29, 2020 | Animal-free testing, In Vitro Safety, News
Antibodies are small molecules which form a key component of many scientific tests in academic research, medical diagnostics and regulatory safety, showing affinity for binding very specific targets. Although used widely, the vast majority of antibodies are still...
by XCellR8 Team | Jun 3, 2020 | In Vitro Safety, News
If you’ve ever been burned by eating food that’s too hot, you’ll appreciate first-hand just how sensitive the lining of the mouth can be. In this post, we’ll be looking at the importance of testing oral care products to make sure they don’t irritate and are...
by XCellR8 Team | Mar 26, 2020 | In Vitro Safety
With businesses across the world experiencing disruption from COVID-19, cosmetics and personal care industries are facing unprecedented challenges. Despite this, demand for products remain strong. Many brands are pivoting to release new hand washes, soaps and...
by XCellR8 Team | Feb 28, 2020 | In Vitro Safety, News
If you’re confused about how to approach skin corrosion testing for your substance, whether for hazard identification and labelling for regulatory compliance or within the new product development process, our new guide is here to help. The guide is a concise and...
by XCellR8 Team | Oct 15, 2019 | In Vitro Safety
Essential oils are complex mixtures, often containing over 100 components including saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, alcohol, aldehydes, esters, ethers, ketones, oxides phenols and terpenes. This can make them a real headache in terms of safety assessment. Some...
