Evaluation of Local Toxicity in Cosmetic Safety Assessment

The evaluation of local toxicity endpoints such as skin and eye irritation, skin sensitisation and phototoxicity is an extremely important part of the safety assessment of cosmetics because many cosmetic products are applied on the skin or around the eyes.

The third module of the CTPA Safety Assessment Campaign 2021 explains toxicological considerations and test methods to assess local toxicity endpoints including skin irritation, eye irritation, skin sensitisation and phototoxicity. 

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