Certification and Registration
HRIPT/RIPT Human Repeated Irritant Patch Test
Category:
U.S. Cosmetics Testing
Experiment Overview
Before launching any new product, particularly those that come into direct contact with the skin, conducting a thorough safety assessment is essential. The Human Repeated Insult Patch Test (HRIPT), also known as the RIPT, is widely recognized as the gold standard for in vivo safety evaluation, effectively determining whether a test product may cause skin irritation or elicit allergic reactions. Furthermore, this study can be used to assess a product’s potential sensitizing properties, providing critical scientific evidence to support “hypoallergenic” claims.
Which Products Can Be Tested with a Patch Test?

The HRIPT/RIPT Human Repeated Insult Patch Test is suitable for products designed for prolonged contact with human skin. Applicable products mainly include, but are not limited to:
◎ Skincare Products: Facial creams, lotions, serums, face masks, and other skincare products.
◎ Makeup Products: Foundations, lipsticks, eyeshadows, mascaras, and other color cosmetics.
◎ Personal Care Products: Facial cleansers, shampoos, conditioners, body washes, toothpastes, and other personal care products.
◎ Sunscreen Products
◎ Household Cleaning Products: Laundry detergents, fabric softeners, dishwashing liquids, and other products that may come into contact with skin.
◎ Disinfecting and Cleaning Wipes
◎ Adhesive Products: Adhesive bandages, dressings, and patches, including pain relief patches and transdermal patches.
◎ Moisturizing and Repair Ointments
◎ Textile Products: Underwear, socks, gloves, and other skin-contact textiles.
◎ Handmade Soaps and Fragrance Soaps
◎ Perfumes
◎ Other Chemical-Containing Contact Products: Such as false eyelash adhesives and nail glue.
HRIPT/RIPT Principle of the Human Repeated Insult Patch Test
The test sample is applied to the subject’s back or arm. After maintaining exposure for a specified period, the sample is removed and the skin reaction is evaluated for signs of irritation or allergic response, such as erythema, papules, and edema. Multiple application and challenge cycles are conducted over several weeks, followed by a comprehensive analysis of the test results.
HRIPT/RIPT Design and Procedure of the Human Repeated Insult Patch Test
1. Evaluation Phase:The study generally includes Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III, during which the product’s potential irritation and sensitization effects are evaluated step by step.
2. Subject Recruitment:The study typically includes 50–100 participants. Approximately 50 subjects with sensitive skin may be included to ensure adequate evaluation of potentially higher-risk populations.
3. Professional Supervision:The entire study is conducted under the supervision of an on-site dermatologist. When necessary, experts from relevant fields may also participate. Through professional monitoring and strict management, subject safety and data integrity are ensured.
By simulating consumers’ real-life product usage scenarios through a scientifically rigorous evaluation process, HRIPT/RIPT testing helps manufacturers optimize formulations with greater confidence, enables regulatory bodies to evaluate product safety more effectively, and provides consumers with greater confidence and reassurance when using products.
SATISFY offers multiple HRIPT/RIPT Human Repeated Insult Patch Tests throughout the year and can develop customized testing protocols according to specific product requirements. For scheduling and further information regarding HRIPT/RIPT testing services, please contact SATISFY customer service.
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