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US, European Union take further action to phase out animal testing


The United States and the European Union have separately taken steps to accelerate the phasing out of animal testing of chemicals. For the first time in five years,


the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated its list of alternative test methods to replace the use of animal studies, known as New Approach Methods (NAMs). The 13 NAMs from external


authoritative bodies add to the EPA’s approved list that industry, researchers, and other stakeholders use to comply with testing requirements. for chemical assessments under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). New additions to the list include a new method to evaluate


The EPA is also introducing a


eye hazards with reconstructed human cells; a method to evaluate phototoxicity using a 3D human cell-based tissue model; and combinations of Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)-validated in chemico and in vitro test data to identify potential dermal sensitization hazard, dermal sensitization potency, and a quantitative point-of-departure.


streamlined process for researchers, companies, and other stakeholders to nominate NAMs for consideration in pesticide and chemical assessments. EPA will review any first-round submissions that are sent to nam@ epa.gov and then pursue any promising submissions further by providing the submitter with an in-depth form to complete about the NAM, which will then be evaluated by EPA scientists. “With today’s announcement,


we’re accelerating the shift to modern, gold standard science – without the use of animal testing – by using new, innovative methods to review chemicals,” said EPA administrator Lee Zeldin. “By broadening high-quality


alternatives and inviting strong new candidates, we can deliver faster, more protective decisions while reducing animal testing,” he added. Meanwhile, the European


Commission has published a roadmap to phase out animal testing for chemical safety assessments. With 22 actions under three


pillars, the roadmap envisages gradually replacing animal testing for chemical safety assessments in 15 domains, including chemicals for industrial and consumer uses, pesticides and biocides, pharmaceuticals, and food and feed additives. The Commission will start


implementing the roadmap immediately, in close collaboration with Member States, EU agencies and stakeholders.


Bradford Soap Works changes name to Bradford Labs


US personal care product manufacturer Bradford Soap Works has changed its name to Bradford Labs following last year’s acquisition of Solo Laboratories. The new identity unites


150-year-old Bradford Soap Works, which makes solid personal care products, and 99-year-old Solo Laboratories, a specialist in aerosol and liquid personal care solutions, under a single personal care product development and manufacturing


platform. The Rhode Island company


said its new identity is intended to better highlight its position as a manufacturer with integrated solutions across aerosol, liquid, and solid formats focused on masstige and prestige brands. “With nearly 250 years of


combined experience in personal care manufacturing, Bradford Soap Works and Solo Laboratories each bring legacies rooted in continuous


innovation, technical expertise, and an uncompromising commitment to quality,” said a spokeswoman. The Bradford Labs rebrand includes the launch of a new website, bradfordlabs.com, designed to showcase the company’s expanded R&D resources, technical expertise, and commitment to innovation. The acquisition also brings an


extended geographic footprint; Bradford Labs operates four facilities spanning the East Coast, Midwest,


and West Coast USA — a strategic footprint that supports brand partners nationwide. “As an organization, we are


uniquely positioned to address an unmet need in the market by offering integrated solutions across aerosol, liquid, solid, and hot pour formats, bringing flexibility, innovation, and a focused approach to support masstige and prestige brands,” said Shaun Gaus, president & CEO of Bradford Labs.


Evonik opens first beauty science centre in Asia at Shanghai Innovation Park


Evonik has cut the ribbon on its first centre for beauty science and innovation in Asia at its Shanghai Innovation Park in China. The Asia Beauty Science &


Innovation Centre integrates biotechnology driven ingredient innovation and formulation expertise with consumer relevant testing and validation capabilities. This allows Evonik to support


beauty and personal care brands in China and across Asia through more diversified, collaborative development models, accelerating innovation in next generation cosmetic solutions.


“Innovation in beauty


today is increasingly global and interconnected. With our new centre in Shanghai, we complement our leading global position, extensive expertise and broad portfolio, while deepening our presence in a market that is setting the pace for many global beauty trends,” said Ute Schick, head of the Care Solutions business


PERSONAL CARE MAGAZINE July 2026


line at Evonik. Evonik’s Asia Beauty Science


& Innovation Centre has several complementary facilities, including Asia RD&I Platform, which enables cross functional RD&I activities from molecular design to industrial scale up. Its capabilities span enzymatic


esterification, polyglycerol ester development, and end to end functional ingredient innovation, further strengthened through strategic partnerships with selected external collaborators to accelerate biotechnology advancement. In addition, the Asia Personal


Care Applied Innovation Lab works


closely with brands across skincare, cleansing, hair care, sun care, and colour cosmetics.


The lab supports the full


development journey from trend insights and formulation design to prototyping, stability assessment, sensory evaluation, efficacy testing, and scientific communication, advancing the translation of concepts into ready to use solutions. Also, the Chinese lab of the


global Evonik Skin Institute is dedicated to understanding and addressing the unique characteristics of Asian skin.


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