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Guideline of Alternative Animal Testing Methods for Cosmetic Skin Irritation (In Vitro Skin Irritation: Reconstructed Human Epidermis Test Method)
Local Title:
화장품 등 피부자극 동물대체시험법(인체피부모델을 이용한 피부자극시험법) 가이드라인
Country/Region:
South Korea
Competent Authority:
National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation
Type:
Notice
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2026-04-07
Implementation Date:
2026-04-07
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Official Guideline of Alternative Animal Testing Methods for Cosmetic Skin Irritation (In Vitro Skin Irritation: Reconstructed Human Epidermis Test Method)
Guideline of Alternative Animal Testing Methods for Cosmetic Skin Irritation (In Vitro Skin Irritation: Reconstructed Human Epidermis Test Method)
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Summary

This guideline provides an in vitro skin irritation test method using a Reconstructed Human Epidermis (RhE) model to distinguish skin irritating substances from non-irritating ones. The method involves the topical application of a test substance to a three-dimensional RhE model, followed by the measurement of cell viability using the MTT assay. This guideline details the test principle, limitations, procedures, acceptance criteria, and reporting requirements. It applies to solids, liquids, semi-solids, and waxes. This version has been revised to remove the EpiSkin™ model, which has been discontinued.

History
2026-04-07
Guideline of Alternative Animal Testing Methods for Cosmetic Skin Irritation (In Vitro Skin Irritation: Reconstructed Human Epidermis Test Method)
In force
Release Date: 2026-04-07
Implementation Date : 2026-04-07
2021-09-07
2017-05-31
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