Photobiology

Timely and accurate photobiology assessments create the foundation necessary to successfully bring a variety of products through the development cycle and into the marketplace.

Extensive experience in this discipline enables CRL to conduct a wide variety of photobiological safety and efficacy studies, which can be tailored to satisfy the most challenging of requirements. This experience, combined with leading edge equipment and a thoroughly trained staff, allows for quick set-up and execution of all photobiology, photoallergy, and phototoxicity studies. CRL can expedite the delivery of vital information concerning the outcome of any study. Both single- and multi-port solar simulators are utilized. Our Photobiology Department also features its own Jacuzzi, with locker room and shower facilities.

Our capabilities include:

• Photoallergy Testing
• Phototoxicity Testing
• Sunscreen SPF Efficacy Evaluations
  • Static
  • Water-resistant/Very water resistant
  • FDA Monograph
  • Colipa Method
  • Japan Cosmetic Industry Association (JCIA) Method
  • Australia / New Zealand Standards
• Sunscreen UVA Efficacy Evaluations
  • Chardon PPD Method
  • Japan Cosmetic Industry Association (JCIA)