What is human application test?
It refers to an experiment where raw materials or products, that have been secured in safety through
In vitro
and
In vitro
experiments, are applied to humans for testing.
It is a procedure to check whether the confirmed efficacy and functions from
In vitro
and
In vitro
experiments are also confirmed when applied to a person.
Clinical trials are conducted after approval of Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Clinical studies refer to all tests or studies that are conducted directly on a person or by using information about a sample extracted from human subjects.
Clinical studies in the field of cosmetics are also referred to as "human body application tests" in accordance with the Cosmetics Guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Welfare. The purpose of these tests is to verify the safety and efficacy of cosmetics human application.