Our assets :

A specialized team and know-how in toxicology and pharmacology

In Vitro studies evaluated in conformity with G.L.P. by AFSSAPS (French Ministry of Health)
January 2002: Pharmaceuticals, "A" Level
March 2006: Cosmetics, "A" Level

Our objectives :

      To inform you on the value of alternative methods and propose the most effective
        and predictive models
      To listen to what you want and meet your specific needs
      To recommend an optimum method and give you rigorous data corresponding to
        your needs

I.E.C. can provide you with specific biological models for evaluating your raw materials and finished products: comparative studies, preclinical testing, screening…

Our activities :

Toxicology :
      general cytotoxicity (Total protein, neutral red, MTT...)
      occular safety (Het cam, Agarose Overlay, Bovine cornea / B.C.O.P....)
      cutaneous safety (Reconstructed Human Epidermis, Histology...)
      phototoxicity (Neutral red, Reconstructed Human Epidermis...)

Pharmacology :
      cell proliferation (Cell counts, Electron Microscopy...)
      anti-free radical activity (Hypoxanthine / Xanthine-oxydase, U.V....)