TSAR : Tracking System for Alternative test methods Review, Validation and Approval in the Context of EU Regulations on Chemicals

Skin irritation and Corrosion
B.40 bis Skin Corrosion: Human Skin Model (HSM)
3 Rs Category :  Replacement
Type of Method :  In vitro
Validation Statement :  21/03/1998 and 03/04/1998
Comment :  In the frame of a testing strategy for corrosion/irritation
Status of adoption in EU :  Initiated in second half 1999 due to delay in OECD.
Adopted in 2000.
1st Published in EC Regulations/ Updates :  Directive 2000/33/EC (Official Journal L 136 2000
Reconducted to TMR (updated when appropriate) :  Regulation 440/2008/EC (Official Journal L 142 2008)
Text of EU method :  B.40 bis
Corresponding OECD TG :  TG 431
Status of adoption by OECD :  OECD