Check if the Clinically Tested Proof Point is applicable to your business
The "Clinically Tested" Proof Point signifies that a beauty or cosmetic product has undergone independent clinical trials on humans in a controlled laboratory environment to assess its safety and performance. This is distinct from the “Scientifically Tested” Proof Point which does not involve testing on human participants.
What are the key criteria?
- Clinical Trial Environment: The product must have been tested in a controlled laboratory setting.
- Supervision: The test should be supervised by a dermatologist or qualified medical/scientific personnel.
- Beyond Legal Requirements: The testing must exceed legally mandated assessments, such as product stability or basic safety tests like the Human Repeat Insult Patch Test (HRIPT).
Product Scope: This Proof Point applies exclusively to beauty and cosmetic products; it does not extend to food and beverage items, including supplements.
What evidence is required?
To substantiate the claim, a laboratory report is required, which should include:
- The product name.
- Details including the test duration, number of subjects involved, and other relevant conditions.
- Key findings from the clinical trial.
This evidence will be made publicly available to ensure transparency so please ensure that any confidential or sensitive information is redacted before uploading.
What is not accepted?
Tests that are legally required, such as standard product stability assessments or basic safety evaluations like HRIPT for non-irritation and/or dermal sensitisation on a standard population, are not sufficient for this Proof Point. The clinical testing must go beyond these mandatory requirements to qualify.
What may be accepted?
Clinical Allergy Testing Beyond Basic Safety
This may be non-irritation tests carried out on a particular population e.g. sensitive skin. They may also be tests carried out to support a hypoallergenic claim.
Efficacy-Focused Clinical Trials
Efficacy-focused dermatological clinical trials assess whether a cosmetic product delivers on its promised benefits, such as improved hydration, reduced wrinkles, or enhanced skin clarity. These trials are conducted under controlled conditions, often overseen by dermatologists or scientific experts.
Criteria and evidence requirements assessment
For a comprehensive understanding and additional resources, please refer to Provenance's official framework on the "Clinically Tested" Proof Point.
Fill out this form to understand whether you meet the criteria and what information you need to share with us (to see the requirements listed out please click here). Then submit your Proof Points via the platform, you will need to upload a laboratory test report as evidence. When doing so please specify if you have submitted a form.
We will review the form and use the information provided to validate the Proof Point.
This is a beta form at the moment and we welcome any feedback, if you have any please reach out to us at community@provenance.org