Shiseido presents two new technologies based on artificial intelligence, aimed at improving the biodegradability and safety assessment of cosmetic ingredients, thus contributing to the sustainability of the industry.
Shiseido recently announced the development of two artificial intelligence-based technologies designed to assess the biodegradability and identify the safety information of cosmetic ingredients. This initiative is part of the company's commitment to integrating digital transformation with its expertise in research and development, cultivated over more than a century.
Development of biodegradability assessment methods
Shiseido's first objective is to create a method for assessing the biodegradability of cosmetic ingredients. This responds to a wider industry trend to adopt environmentally-friendly materials to build a sustainable society. The company has collaborated with the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation to develop a predictive method based on the chemical structures of ingredients. Using a quantitative structure-activity relationship model (AI-QSAR), Shiseido was able to achieve a high level of predictive accuracy for biodegradability, reducing evaluation time from several months to a real-time result.
" We prioritize the selection of ingredients with reduced environmental impact »explains the company. This approach is in line with the idea of «Sustainability Innovation: Creating circular value», formulated in the company's research strategy.
Quick identification of security information
The second breakthrough involves a system capable of rapidly identifying crucial information on the safety of cosmetic products. Shiseido, which has studied safety assessment methods for over 60 years, has found that gathering critical information is often complex and time-consuming. The new system reduces individual bias by efficiently extracting relevant data, optimizing professional resources and promoting innovation: « This system improves the accuracy and reliability of safety assessments »says a member of the research team.
The results of this research will shortly be presented at the 37th annual meeting of the Japanese Society for Alternatives to Animal Experiments, where they have already received a special award from the conference president.
In the future, Shiseido intends to pursue its efforts in sustainable development and technological innovation, while strengthening collaborations with external research institutions. « We aim to create innovations that go beyond our previous experience »concludes the company.
