Humans have been using animals to test pharmaceuticals and cosmetics since 1937, when a chemical reaction caused by an untested liquid antibiotic marketed toward pediatric patients caused the death of ...

Microbial testing laboratories often face challenges such as genetic drift, variability in results, and the need for extensive preparation. These issues can lead to inconsistent results and increased ...

Ensuring pharmaceutical safety and efficacy hinges on rigorous quality control (QC). By identifying potential microbial contaminants early in drug development and production, microbial QC tests ...

To enhance cosmetic and personal care industry safety, Alfa Chemistry announced expansion of its testing capabilities for cosmetic and personal care products. NY, NY ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of pharmaceutical testing, ensuring the highest standards of microbial quality control (QC) is paramount. MicroQuant™, a cutting-edge solution from ATCC, is designed to ...

While the use of animals to test the safety of cosmetic products in the U.S. is legal, a number of states have brought in laws to ban the practice. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notes that ...

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) has signed the Humane Cosmetics Act, banning cosmetics animal testing and the sale of animal-tested cosmetics. The method involves testing household products on animals ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – A new Virginia law coming in 2022 bans cosmetic testing on animals. So will your cosmetics bag need a makeover in the new year? The short answer is no. Animal rights advocates ...