CTFA guidelines
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association is requesting comments on a new Safety Evaluation Guideline on in vitro test methods for evaluating skin absorption; comments are due by Sept. 25. The association's guidelines "provide manufacturers with guidance regarding the use of preclinical and clinical safety testing as a means to substantiate the safety of both ingredients and finished cosmetic products." In June, CTFA requested comments on two new guidelines for genotoxicity and reproductive and developmental toxicity testing as well as revised guidelines on photoirritation/photoallergy (1"The Rose Sheet" June 26, 2006, In Brief)...
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association is requesting comments on a new Safety Evaluation Guideline on in vitro test methods for evaluating skin absorption; comments are due by Sept. 25. The association's guidelines "provide manufacturers with guidance regarding the use of preclinical and clinical safety testing as a means to substantiate the safety of both ingredients and finished cosmetic products." In June, CTFA requested comments on two new guidelines for genotoxicity and reproductive and developmental toxicity testing as well as revised guidelines on photoirritation/photoallergy (1 'The Rose Sheet' June 26, 2006, In Brief).... |