The International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) have committed to a partnership to further their efforts in exploring and increasing the exchange of information on cosmetic ingredient safety as it relates to New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and Next Generation Risk Assessments (NGRAs).
ICCS, a global initiative focused on advancing the adoption of animal-free assessments of cosmetics, and CIR, a research organization that utilizes an expert panel for cosmetic ingredient safety, share similar scientific interests when it comes to the safety of the ingredients utilized in cosmetics.
“We welcome the opportunity for continued engagement with CIR as ICCS works to develop more human-predictive new approaches to further eliminate the need for testing in animals related to cosmetics,” said Erin Hill, CEO of ICCS.
The partnership will also include participation in regional and international meetings and scientific workshops related to cosmetics safety as well as the exchange of scientific research to expand the utilization of NAMs and NGRAs.
Through working together, ICCS will develop standardized best practice guidance on the use and understanding of NAMs and NGRAs to further their regulatory acceptance.
“By collaborating, we hope to foster a synergistic research sharing relationship that underscores the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics,” said Bart Heldreth, Executive Director, CIR.
A memorandum of understanding was signed by Hill and Heldreth.
