Shiseido Introduces AI Technologies for Assessing Ingredient Safety and Biodegradability

One of the technologies focuses on assessing the biodegradability of cosmetic ingredients, supporting the industry's move towards eco-friendly materials. This AI-based method was developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE) and the Incorporated Administrative Agency (IAA). It predicts the biodegradability of ingredients by analyzing their chemical structures, enabling quicker assessments that previously required one to two days to complete, now delivering real-time results.

The second AI technology is designed to enhance the identification of safety information related to cosmetic ingredients, ensuring compliance with stringent safety and quality standards. This system accurately identifies critical safety-related details, such as repeated-dose toxicity and skin sensitization, quickly providing essential information for safety assessments. By minimizing individual bias and oversight, it allows experts to focus on final safety evaluations, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of safety assurance. This innovation also facilitates the reassessment of ingredients that may have been previously discarded due to lack of information.