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Alternatives to Animal Testing Widely Used
June 1, 2017 Industry NewsECHA’s third report on the use of alternative methods under REACH shows that most registrants consider and use alternatives to…
Major Global Cosmetics Firms are Selling Products Tested on Animals in China
April 25, 2017 Industry NewsWhen entrepreneur Phoebe Song launched her organic, vegan skincare line, she had big plans to sell around the world, including…
IIVS Attends Congress on Alternative Methods in Guangzhou China
April 21, 2017 IIVS NewsIIVS President, Erin Hill, and scientist, Quanshun Zhang attended the Congress on Alternative Methods in Guangzhou China. Dr. Zhang presented…
IIVS Celebrates 20th Anniversary, New Website, Expanded Laboratory Space
April 21, 2017 Press ReleaseGAITHERSBURG, MD – January 27, 2017 – The Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) is proud to announce its 20th…
Toxicity Testing: Read Between the Lines
April 13, 2017 IIVS NewsSkin toxicity testing was the focus of a full-day seminar held during In-Cosmetics 2017. Attendees learned about everything from skin…
IIVS Attends In-Cosmetics Global
April 4, 2017 IIVS NewsIIVS President, Erin Hill, and Study Director, Tinashe Ruwona are attending the In-Cosmetics Global meeting, April 4-6, in London. Dr.…
Using In Vitro Assays, the Direct Peptide Reactivity Assay (DPRA), KeratinoSens™ Assay (KS), and Human Cell Line Activation Test (h-CLAT) to Assess Skin Sensitization Potential of Electronic Cigarette Liquids
April 4, 2017 Poster/PresentationThree regulatory accepted in vitro assays were evaluated in a proof-of-concept project to determine skin sensitization potential of electronic cigarette…
Assessment of In Vitro COPD Models for Tobacco Regulatory Science: Workshop Proceedings, Conclusions and Paths Forward for In Vitro Model Use
March 30, 2017 PublicationOn 8-10 December 2014, IIVS organised a workshop conference, entitled Assessment of In Vitro COPD Models for Tobacco Regulatory Science,…
Multiparametric Image Analysis of Rat Dorsal Root Ganglion Cultures to Evaluate Peripheral Neuropathy-Inducing Chemotherapeutics
March 30, 2017 PublicationChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a major, dose-limiting adverse effect experienced by cancer patients. Advancements in mechanism-based risk mitigation and…
Precision Digital Dispensing of Patterned Picoliter Quantities of Test Material onto Apical Surfaces of Human 3D-Reconstructed Airway Tissues
March 30, 2017 Poster/PresentationThere is an increasing need for researchers to understand the dynamic aspects of inhaled tobacco product exposure. Available 3D human…
Addressing the Assignment of US EPA Hazard Categories for Dermal Safety by a Revised Prediction Model of the Validated In Vitro Skin Irritation Test (OECD TG 439)
March 30, 2017 Poster/PresentationOne of the current goals of the United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Pesticide Programs (US EPA OPP) is…
The 3D Human Reconstructed Skin Micronucleus Assay (RSMN) Using the EpiDerm Tissue: Validation and Application to the Safety Assessment of Cosmetics Ingredients
March 30, 2017 Poster/PresentationRegulatory restrictions on animal use have increased the reliance of risk assessors and regulators on in vitro test systems. Ideally,…