by Sam Thistleton | Dec 16, 2021 | Efficacy testing, In Vitro Safety, News
3D Tissue models, cultured from human cells in the laboratory, offer highly human-relevant, ethical and scientifically sound in vitro methods to predict product safety and efficacy. It is widely accepted that in vitro 3D tissue models, also known as reconstructed...
by Sam Thistleton | Oct 15, 2021 | Animal-free testing, In Vitro Safety, News
The blog this week talks about the reasons why animal testing is considered out-dated from a scientific perspective, and the advantages of the modern animal-free alternatives. An article in Food and Chemical Toxicology all the way back in 1985 questions the scientific...
by Sam Thistleton | Jun 20, 2021 | Animal-free testing, In Vitro Safety, News
Following our post, Focus on eye irritation, published late last year, we are excited to announce our new regulatory in-vitro safety test, Ocular Irritection® (OECD TG 496). This macromolecular test method provides an equivalent level of scientific data and regulatory...
by Minty Hand | Dec 3, 2020 | Animal-free testing, In Vitro Safety, News
The Royal Society of Chemistry, in partnership with the SCS (Society of Cosmetic Scientists) have recently published an authoritative new book: Discovering Cosmetic Science. The 450+ page book helps to explain the amazing science behind the development of cosmetic...
by Carol Treasure | Nov 24, 2020 | Animal-free testing, In Vitro Safety, News
For personal care, cosmetic and light industrial products sold in the EU, in vitro solutions for testing human eye irritation potential are essential. This is particularly the case at a time when RIPT (Repeat Insult Patch Tests) are difficult to conduct due to social...
