Cosmetics company Shiseido announced the development of two AI-based technologies designed to assess biodegradability and identify safety information for cosmetic ingredients. This development reflects the company’s goals to integrate digital transformation with research expertise.
“Shiseido has always prioritized quality and safety above all else, striving to meet voluntary standards that exceed regulatory compliance and to maintain the highest levels of quality,” the company stated in its press release. “The two AI models developed are also based on innovative concepts aimed at improving the accuracy of safety assurance for both people and the environment. By maximizing the use of existing information that would be difficult to find solely through human effort and continuously advancing assessment frameworks using cutting-edge technology, Shiseido will drive innovation in cosmetic technology and pioneer new possibilities.”
The first technology developed by the company is a biodegradability assessment method for cosmetic ingredients. Shiseido worked with the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation to develop the method to predict the biodegradability of the ingredient based on chemical structures. The company claims that this new method enables a quicker and easier assessment of ingredient biodegradability without reliing on advanced expertise or exhaustive testing.
The second technology is a safety identification system to enhance assessment accuracy and efficiency to ensure compliance and high safety and quality standards. According to the press release, the system quickly extracts critical information on assessed items, such as repeated-dose toxicity and skin sensitization.
“Moving forward, Shiseido will continue to advance digital transformation by expanding the sue of AI and strengthening data collaboration with external research institutions,” the company’s press release says. “The company aims to create innovations beyond those derived from experience and to further accelerate R&D.”
