SPF Testing Costs (And Variability) Could Be Reduced With In Vitro Method Uptake
Executive Summary
Cosmetics Europe expects its in vitro method for SPF determination to be a published ISO standard within two to three years. The European Commission is behind in vitro sunscreen testing, and the method could significantly reduce costs and technical challenges while providing in vivo-equivalent results, the trade group says.
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