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COMPANY OVERVIEW
XCellR8 provides entirely animal-free (or vegan) safety and efficacy tests to the cosmetics, personal care and chemical industries. Regulatory tests include assessments for skin or eye irritation, skin sensitisation and skin corrosion whilst non regulatory tests include genotoxicity and acute toxicity amongst others. Clients include ingredient manufacturers such as Croda and Innospec, as well as cosmetic retailers Lush and the Body Shop. Their work has been recognised at a regulatory level by the OECD and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), and supported by top funding bodies such as Innovate UK and the European Horizon 2020 programme.
VITAL STATISTICS
- Founded: 2008
- Ownership: 100% privately owned by founders Dr Carol Treasure and Bushra Sim
- Office location: National Science and Innovation Campus at Sci-Tech Daresbury in Cheshire, UK
- Growth: In 2018, XCellR8 saw a 37% year on year revenue growth following 40% growth in 2017
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