US FDA Highlights Work To Advance Predictive Toxicology, Non-Animal Testing For Cosmetics
Executive Summary
The FDA’s cosmetics office is exploring integrated testing strategies to identify potential skin sensitizers without use of animals, as well as use of in vitro assays to evaluate cosmetic ingredients’ dermal penetration potential. Meanwhile, CFSAN is testing the effects of substances on gene expression in collaboration with other federal agencies as part of Tox21-Phase III.
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