Safety assessment of cosmetics in the EU
| Knowledge Source Identification | |
|---|---|
| Knowledge source name | Safety assessment of cosmetics in the EU |
| Owner/Developer | Vrije Universiteit Brussel |
| Abbreviated owner | VUB |
| Country | Belgium |
| Languages | English |
| URL | http://www.safetycourse.eu/ |
| Contact | www.safetycourse.eu/organisation.html |
| Contact email | info@safetycourse.eu |
| Description | This course is realized in close collaboration with the cosmetic industry and teaching is done at high standard academic level. Particular emphasis is given to key issues in safety evaluation of cosmetics including the application of alternative methods and the interpretation of the results, how and when animal testing can be done or remains a necessity, what are the toxicological requirements by the Commission for cosmetic ingredients testing. Practical courses, in which the realization of a Product Information File (PIF) according to Annex I of Regulation EC 1223/2009 for a finished cosmetic product is central, are included. The possibility will be given to all participants to pass a written exam at the end of the last day of the course. |
| Knowledge Source Category | |
| Category | Education/Training |
| Sub categories | Training |
| Knowledge Dissemination and Sharing | |
| Dissemination channel | Face-to-face |
| Targeted audience (specified/objective analysis) | Scientists, Industry |
| Users access | Fee-based access |
| Knowledge Characterization | |
| 3Rs relevance | Replacement |
| Purpose | Education and training, Documentation and information |
| Legislative framework | Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 |
| Technology/Tools | Alternative test methods (in vitro) |