SCOUTECH

SCoutech is a research-driven biotechnology joint venture of Symrise and Cutech which offers exclusive screening assays and models for cosmetics, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and the respective raw materials.

Symrise and Cutech have been collaborating since 2003 in the field of biotissue engineering. This pioneering cooperation has resulted in the development of two full thickness skin models based on pig skin (PSOCM) and human skin (HSOCM) respectively, to be used as more reliable and economical alternatives to artificial skin models. The PSOCM and HSOCM comprise functional fat tissue and hair follicles and thus provide unique testing possibilities for ingredients targeting these skin compartments. The PSOCM was awarded the HBA technology award in 2008.

Via SCoutech, these powerful models, for which patents are pending, are now available for contract screening for the first time ever. Together with the portfolio of screening tools already developed by Cutech, it allows SCoutech to offer a broad range of screening assays in full compliance with the new EU cosmetics directive which gradually bans animal testing on personal care products.