Alternative Methods to Animal Testing for the Safety Evaluation of Cosmetic Ingredients: An Overview

The safety of cosmetics sold in Europe is based on the safety evaluation of each individual ingredient conducted by those responsible for putting the product on the market. However, those substances for which some concern exists with respect to human health (e.g., colorants, preservatives, UV-filter...

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Main Authors: Maria Pilar Vinardell, Montserrat Mitjans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Cosmetics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/4/3/30