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In-vitro 3T3 Neutral Red Uptake Phototoxicity Test Method for Chemicals Used in Cosmetics

Local Title
化妆品用化学原料 体外3T3中性红摄取光毒性试验方法
Country/Region
Chinese Mainland
Competent Authority
China Food and Drug Administration
Type
Regulation
Status
In force
Release Date
2016-11-11
Implementation Date
2016-12-01

ChemLinked Translation

In-vitro 3T3 Neutral Red Uptake Phototoxicity Test Method for Chemicals Used in Cosmetics
File Language: EN
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This method, also known as In Vitro 3T3 NRU Phototoxicity Test for Chemicals in Cosmetics, is included as the 18th toxicology test method into Chapter 6 of Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics 2015. It specifies the scope, normative references, terms and definitions, test principle, test materials and reagents, test procedures and result judgment criteria of in-vitro 3T3 neutral red uptake phototoxicity test for chemicals used in cosmetics. It is recommended that this method applies to the evaluation of the potential phototoxicity of chemicals used in cosmetics.

The main content of this method are as follows:

  1. Scope

  2. Normative References

  3. Terms and Definitions

  4. Test Principle

  5. Test Materials and Reagents

  6. Test Procedures

  7. Results Judgment Criteria

  • Annex A NRU PT Test Flow Chart

  • Annex B A Schematic Diagram for Sample Injection in 96-well Plate

  • Annex C Spectral Power of Solar Simulator and Sensitivity of Cells

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