It is the 3T3 neutral red uptake photo toxicity assay (3T3PT NRU). The draft represents the first animal-free test Method for the replacement of traditional animal experiments in order to test for safety of cosmetic ingredients. It is expected that the test method will be accepted by summer or early fall 2012. The recognition of other internationally recognized methods will follow.
In China animal experiments for product safety of cosmetic products are required.
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Sunday, 22 April 2012 09:37
China: 5-Year-Program for Animal-Free Product Safety Tests in the Cosmetic Industry Featured
In February of this year, the China State Food and Drug Administration (sFDA) presented a first draft standard of a phototoxicity assay similar that of the OECD Test Guideline (TG) 432, an in vitro phototoxicity test for public comment.
Dr. rer. nat.
Menschen für Tierrechte - Tierversuchsgegner Rheinland-Pfalz e.V.