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IIVS Partners with SkynFuture to Further In Vitro Research Techniques
September 18, 2023IIVS is pleased to announce a partnership with SkynFuture, a cosmetics and skincare brand within the UniAsia cosmetics company. IIVS and SkynFuture will collaborate to develop and optimize human-relevant research and testing methods to assess the safety and efficacy of skincare products, and conduct training and other activities to advance non-animal test methods in China.
PETA: New Chinese Regulations Will Effectively End Animal Testing Requirement for Non-Special Use Cosmetics
January 23, 2017PETA Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo has issued a statement in response to a new regulation issued by China's Food and Drug Administration's (CFDA), which allows certain new cosmetics to undergo a simplified registration process with the Shanghai Food and Drug Administration, potentially allowing them to bypass the CFDA's requirements for tests on animals. Read more.
Industry Council Formed to Advance Regulatory Acceptance of Non-Animal Testing Methods
May 28, 2013GAITHERSBURG, Md., May 28, 2013 — The Institute for In Vitro Sciences Inc., (IIVS) a world renowned leader in the validation, training, and application of non-animal test methods, announces the formation of ICARAA: Industry Council for the Advancement of Regulatory Acceptance of Alternatives. ICARAA was formed in response to international regulations that still require animal testing to assess ...
BASF Supports U.S. Non-Profit Laboratory to Promote Non-Animal Testing Methods
October 23, 2012LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany and GAITHERSBURG, Md., Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — BASF SE, the world’s leading chemical company, has provided U.S. based Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) with equipment critical to replacing the use of animals for eye irritation testing of certain chemicals. IIVS will place the units at each of its newly developed training laboratories in Xi’an, ...
IIVS Team
September 18, 2016The IIVS team of study directors, biologists, quality assurance and client services professionals is committed to providing more than just testing services for our clients. Our staff members actively engage in the field — participating in societies and committees to keep up to date on regulations and best practices. Whether you have questions about how to implement in vitro assays or...
Allison’s CV
March 31, 2021Grace Huang CV
February 24, 2023EPAA Annual Conference
November 16, 2012“Strong international cooperation is the future of alternatives to animal testing” ‐ Memorandum of Understanding with US‐based Institute for In Vitro Sciences signed ‐ Researcher from Germany‐based Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research awarded with the 3Rs Science Award 2012 16th November 2012, Brussels Centre de Conferences Albert Borschette: Today, the European ...
Education & Outreach
July 12, 2016
Education & Outreach is a primary component of the Institute’s mission to foster the use and regulatory acceptance of in vitro methods. With more than 25 years of experience in validating and performing non-animal tests in our laboratory, IIVS is uniquely positioned to provide training and science-based advocacy to industry, government and animal protection ...