Alba Science sees the light

Published: 16-Dec-2010
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Pro-Lite has supplied a Labsphere UV-2000S sunscreen analyser to independent contract research organisation Alba Science Ltd. The Labsphere UV-2000S adheres to COLIPA’s in vitro method of determining UVA protection and is fully compliant with EU guidelines, the Boots Star Rating System (2008 revision) and proposed FDA methods, says Pro-Lite.
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