Events

2014

25 Sept

Second IDEA Workshop on characterization and categorization of fragrance allergens

On September 23-25, 2014, the second IDEA Workshop on Characterization and Categorization of Fragrance Allergens reunited leading experts discuss the development of a categorization system for allergens (with special consideration of the use of alternatives to animal testing), the development of a robust post-marketing surveillance in order to feed the risk management process and optimize consumer protection and the interaction between allergens and the human body in different exposure scenarios and for different subpopulations.

2014

04 Jun

IDEA Communication TF - Kick-off conference call

The 2013 IDEA workshop dedicated to the characterization of fragrance allergens led to the conclusion that time and resources should be spent on the improvement of the communication between the industry and the dermatology community.

2014

15 May

IDEA Workshop - Validity of the QRA Methodology & Possibilities of Further Refinement

On May 13-15, 2014, IDEA brought together leading toxicologists, dermatologists and risk assessment experts in a workshop to discuss their views on the necessary refinements of the Dermal Sensitization QRA and the work already achieved by the industry / the academia.

2014

28 Apr

IDEA Categorization TF - Kick-off webinar

The 2013 IDEA workshop dedicated to the characterization of fragrance allergens led to the conclusion that time and resources should be spent on the development of a meaningful categorization system of allergens to be used for further risk assessment and management.

2014

14 Mar

IDEA Hydroperoxides Task Force - Kick-off meeting

In May 2013, the participants of the IDEA Workshop on Pre- & pro-haptens identified the development of robust methods for the synthesis and analytical quantification of hydroperoxides as a priority.

2014

13 Mar

IDEA Workshop - Validity of the QRA Methodology & Possibilities of Further Refinement

On March 11-13, 2014, IDEA brought together leading toxicologists, dermatologists and risk assessment experts in a workshop to discuss their views on the necessary refinements of the Dermal Sensitization QRA and the work already achieved by the industry / the academia.

2013

13 Dec

IDEA Annual Review 2013

The first IDEA Annual Review took place on December 13th, 2013 in Luxembourg. This event, organized under the auspices of the European Commission, was intended to monitor and validate the progress recorded over the past year, update the program and priorities when needed and ensure that all scientific stakeholders can express their views and get further clarification on the project.

2013

27 Aug

First IDEA Workshop on characterization of fragrance allergens

On August 27-29, 2013, IDEA brought together leading dermatology experts in a workshop to express and discuss their views on what is an allergen, how to characterize it and what could be future improvements in the diagnostic of skin sensitization.

2013

28 May

First IDEA Workshop on the risk assessment of pre and prohaptens

On May 28-29, 2013, IDEA brought together leading dermatology, toxicology and chemistry experts in a workshop to express and discuss their views on how the risk assessment of pre- and pro-haptens could be improved.

2013

19 Mar

IDEA Workshop - Validity of the QRA Methodology & Possibilities of Further Refinement

IDEA brought together leading dermatology experts in a workshop to express and discuss their views on the necessary refinements of the Dermal Sensitization QRA.