Amorepacific Technical Research Center Recognized for Achievements in Alternative Animal Testing Methods Research

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-sun] Amorepacific announced on the 10th that its Technology Research Institute has been recognized for its achievements in alternative testing methods to animal experiments.

The Korean Society for Alternatives to Animal Experiments (KSAAE) selected Amorepacific Technology Research Institute as an "Outstanding Organization for Academic Contribution to the Realization of Bioethics" at the 18th regular academic conference. The society was established in 2007 to promote alternative research methods that do not use experimental animals.

Amorepacific has ceased all in-house animal testing on cosmetic ingredients and finished products since 2008. Since May 2013, it has declared a "ban on unnecessary animal testing for cosmetics" and has not allowed animal testing for cosmetics by its partner companies.

Furthermore, to enhance the safety of cosmetic ingredients and finished products, Amorepacific has continuously developed alternative testing methods to animal experiments. It has conducted joint research with the Korea Center for the Validation of Alternative Methods (KoCVAM) under the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, the Cosmetic Safety Assessment Alternative Technology Development Project Group (CAMSEC), and the Korean Society for Alternatives to Animal Experiments. It has also invited overseas experts to hold seminars on alternative testing methods in various fields. Amorepacific has developed several experimental models using artificial skin and applied them to safety and efficacy verification, serving as a bridge between cell experiments and clinical trials.

As a result, over the past 17 years, it has published 16 domestic and 18 international research papers in major academic journals. These papers cover alternative testing methods related to skin and eye irritation and skin sensitization (a condition where the skin becomes sensitive after exposure), which are important in cosmetic toxicity evaluation. The related papers also include research cases utilizing these methods for the evaluation of cosmetic ingredients and products.

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