CHPA Joins ICCS

The International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) today announced that the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has joined its global network of non-governmental, trade/research organizations and industry partners. ICCS is dedicated to advancing animal-free safety assessments for cosmetics and personal care products.

“We are thrilled to welcome CHPA to ICCS,” said Erin Hill, president and CEO of ICCS. “Their leadership in consumer health and dedication to regulatory science will further strengthen our collective mission to promote innovative, human- and environmentally relevant safety assessment strategies. Especially at a time in the US, when the Food and Drug Administration is emphasizing reliable alternatives to animal testing, ICCS and its members are united in driving collaborative, science-led approaches that advance public health protection.”

According to Jay Sirois, PhD, VP-scientific and regulatory affairs at CHPA, joining ICCS reflects their shared commitment to modernizing safety evaluation across product categories.

“This collaboration will help ensure that scientific innovation and regulatory progress move hand in hand, supporting the ongoing development of safe, effective and trusted self-care products,” said Sirois.

FDA Encourages Animal Testing Alternative for Sunscreen

The ICCS–CHPA collaboration comes at a pivotal moment following the FDA’s September 30, 2025, communication in which the Agency explicitly encouraged the development of new, reliable alternatives to animal testing for sunscreens. In response, ICCS is offering its support to help the FDA realize its plans for implementing New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in sunscreen safety assessments. ICCS aims to help ensure that the FDA’s commitment to modern, animal-free science, already demonstrated in other regulatory areas, is fully realized in the sunscreen space.

ICCS’ aligned efforts focus on advancing modern, science-based approaches to safety assessment that incorporate new technologies and internationally recognized best practices. The organization also supports a consistent and transparent regulatory framework that enables the broader application of NAMs across product categories. Through continued collaboration and knowledge sharing among regulators, industry, and NGOs, ICCS works to strengthen public health protection while fostering scientific innovation and regulatory modernization.

By strengthening partnerships and advancing modern scientific tools, ICCS and its members are setting the stage for lasting progress in regulatory science and public health protection.