Before being distributed on the global market, cosmetic and chemical products and medical devices, according to the regulations of their sector, shall be tested for evaluate their safety for human health. In particular, the European Regulation n.1223/2009 bans the animal experimentation of both finished cosmetic products and ingredients (or combinations of ingredients) intended to be contained in cosmetic products.
The contribution of specialized laboratories to evaluate the safe and efficacy of these kind of products through alternative methods, using cell cultures or 3D models, is becoming increasingly important.
Bio3DmatriX offers a wide range of services, not only specific for neuronal cells.
Cytotoxicity test (MTT, NRU, Kenacid Blue Test)
This test evaluates the cytotoxicity of a product/raw material for environmental (detergents and chemical reagents), cosmetic, medical use (drug screening and medical devices).
Market: Cosmetics, Drugs, Medical devices, Raw materials, Household products.
Supported claim: Biosafety, Cytotoxicity.
Biocompatibility test (Immunostaining)
The test allows to analyze any cellular anomalies in viability, morphology and structure, after treatment with raw materials or finished products, by labeling specific proteins.
Market: Cosmetics, Medical devices, Raw materials.
Supported claim: Biosafety, Biocompatibility.