Around the world the use of sunscreens has been promoted as part of a healthy routine to prevent skin cancer and premature skin aging. Thus, companies have been using technological advances and new UV filters to produce sunscreens that are effective and safe to use. In Fact, companies are introducing innovative ingredients to sunscreens to create products that provide not only protection against UVR but also skin hydration and antiaging effects.

In this journey, Eurofins | CRL has collaborated with L’Oreal Research & Innovation in the execution of a photoprotection clinical study to evaluate the impact of UVR on skin barrier properties and the efficacy of novel formulations. The methodology and outcome of this study was recently published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, “Efficacy of Ceramide-Containing Formulations on UV-Induced Skin Surface Barrier Alteration.”

Eurofins | CRL, Inc. has provided the knowledge and experience in photoprotection methodology through customized protocols to aid companies like L’Oreal to improve the overall skin protection properties of their sunscreen products. Click here to read the full article. https://jddonline.com/articles/dermatology/S1545961621S0s29X

Eurofins | CRL, part of Eurofins Cosmetics & Personal Care, has a team of experts actively involved in standardization committees, and provides a broad range of testing services for all types of sunscreen products through 13 testing laboratories worldwide including Europe, Australia, US and now in China.  We are happy to announce the following SPF Test methods being performed at Eurofins China:

ISO 24444: Cosmetics — Sun protection test methods — In vivo determination of the sun protection factor (SPF)

ISO 24442: Cosmetics — Sun protection test methods — In vivo determination of sunscreen UVA protection

ISO 18861: Cosmetics — Sun protection test methods — Percentage of water resistance

ISO 16217: Cosmetics — Sun protection test methods — Water immersion procedure for determining water resistance

Please contact your sales representative for all your SPF testing needs or email: info@crlresearchlabs.com 

In 2005, International Clinical Trials Day was launched to commemorate the day when surgeon James Lind started what is often considered the first randomized clinical study on sailors with scurvy aboard a ship in 1747. This clinical trial laid the foundation for modern clinical research. This day is celebrated around the world on May 20th.

Clinical Trials Day is a well-deserved “time-out” to recognize the people who conduct clinical trials and to say ” thank you” for what they do everyday to improve public health.

This day of celebration also provides our community with a unique opportunity to raise awareness of clinical trials –  and of clinical research as a career option – among the greater public.

On behalf of Eurofins | CRL, THANK YOU for all that you do to make clinical trials happen and for making the world a safer place.

Eurofins | CRL celebrated International Clinical Trials Testing Day by offering our staff and panelists some sweet treats and Eurofins novelties. It was a special day to say thank you and let our staff and panelists know how much they are appreciated.