August 2017
Collaborative Effort Aims to Replace Rabbit Test for Personal Lubricant Products
August 23, 2017Washington, D.C. — August 21, 2017 — A first-of-its kind collaborative project is underway to find a non-animal test method to replace the rabbit vaginal irritation test for personal lubricants. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave the project a green light as part of the agency’s program aimed at modernizing the tests used to develop and evaluate medical devices. The work of the lubricant industry, the Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS), the PETA International Science Consortium Ltd., and...
Observation Spots Available for 2018 Practical Methods Workshop
August 23, 2017It's not too late to register for the 2018 Practical Methods in In Vitro Toxicology Workshop, Jan,16-19, at IIVS in Gaithersburg, MD. Observation spots are available for the intensive four-day workshop. Gain the scientific information and expertise you need to strategically integrate non-animal methods within your testing program. Register now....