Recognized standard

F720-24

FDA recognition 2-312 · ASTM · Biocompatibility

Key facts

Recognition number 2-312
Designation F720-24
Title Standard Practice for Testing Guinea Pigs for Contact Allergens: Guinea Pig Maximization Test
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Biocompatibility
Date of entry Dec 22, 2025
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This test method is intended to determine the potential for a test article to elicit contact dermal allergenicity. This is a semi-quantitative method. There are no known limitations to this method. 1.2 The values stated in SI units, including units officially accepted for use with the SI, are to…

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