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Understanding Your SPF Data (FDA Method) Webinar

Sunscreens are regulated by the FDA as Over the Counter (OTC) drugs. Before they enter the market, they must be shown to be both safe and effective and must comply with requirements listed in the FDA’s OTC sunscreen monograph. This webinar has been assembled as an educational session to help sunscreen suppliers, formulators, marketers, and […]

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Phototoxicity & Photoallergy Testing

Basic safety testing for topical cosmetics and personal care products includes HRIPT testing for skin irritation and sensitization. Some products, although they pass HRIPT testing, may react on the skin when exposed to sunlight causing skin irritation and sensitization that is not identifiable in basic HRIPT testing.  For products in this category, HRIPT testing may […]

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Testing Methodologies and Claims for Cell Renewal and Cell Exfoliation Products

In the skincare world, products that aim to claim to reduce dull/flaky skin by accelerating cell exfoliation or claim anti-aging by accelerating the skin’s natural cell turnover may benefit from learning about this test method. The objective of this study method is to determine the effect of a test material on the skin’s natural cell […]

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Preservative Efficacy Testing (PET)

Microbial contamination in a cosmetic or personal care product can affect the formula on an observable level, causing changes in appearance, odor, texture and efficacy. To protect against contamination, these products are made with preservatives: chemical components that exhibit antimicrobial action. Preservative efficacy testing is performed to confirm the effectiveness of these formula components in […]

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Phototoxicity & Photoallergy Testing

Basic safety testing for topical cosmetics and personal care products includes HRIPT testing for skin irritation and sensitization. Some products, although they pass HRIPT testing, may react on the skin when exposed to sunlight causing skin irritation and sensitization that is not identifiable in basic HRIPT testing.  For products in this category, HRIPT testing may […]

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ISO Testing Methods Webinar

International Sunscreens are regulated by the International Standards Organization (ISO). Before they enter the market, they must be shown to be both safe and effective and must comply with all other requirements mandated by ISO monographs.  This webinar has been put together as an educational session to help sunscreen suppliers, formulators, marketers, and manufacturers understand […]

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Understanding Your SPF Data (FDA Method) Webinar

Sunscreens are regulated by the FDA as Over the Counter (OTC) drugs. Before they enter the market, they must be shown to be both safe and effective and must comply with requirements listed in the FDA’s OTC sunscreen monograph. This webinar has been assembled as an educational session to help sunscreen suppliers, formulators, marketers, and […]

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Understanding Your SPF Data (FDA Method) Webinar

Sunscreens are regulated by the FDA as Over the Counter (OTC) drugs. Before they enter the market, they must be shown to be both safe and effective and must comply with requirements listed in the FDA’s OTC sunscreen monograph. This webinar has been assembled as an educational session to help sunscreen suppliers, formulators, marketers, and […]

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New Sensory & Odor Evaluations

Olfaction, the sense of smell, though the least explored sensory modality for humans, plays a vital role in our daily lives. Consumers are seeking products that are associated with pleasant odors/scents, especially, if they have long lasting capabilities. One product category utilizing olfactory is perfume. A report by Fortune Business Insights states that the global […]

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ISO Testing Methods Webinar

  International Sunscreens are regulated by the International Standards Organization (ISO). Before they enter the market, they must be shown to be both safe and effective and must comply with all other requirements mandated by ISO monographs.  This webinar has been put together as an educational session to help sunscreen suppliers, formulators, marketers, and manufacturers […]

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