For brands
Prove What You Claim. Source What’s Next.
Consumers are asking more questions about the products they use: What is in them? How are they made? What evidence supports their claims? the ITSCE Fund and the Africa America Beauty Alliance (AABA) help brands explore clean beauty certification, scientific innovation, and opportunities to connect research with product development. Through AABA’s clean beauty standards and the broader the ITSCE Fund ecosystem, brands can pursue greater transparency while exploring responsible ways to bring new ideas and ingredients to market.
Four ways to participate
Choose how your brand engages
AABA Clean Beauty Certification
Demonstrate that your product meets AABA’s defined clean beauty standards through a structured certification review. Eligible products that satisfy the applicable requirements may qualify to display the AABA certification mark, helping consumers identify products assessed against those standards.
Explore Clean Beauty CertificationMarketplace Participation
Explore opportunities to showcase eligible beauty and wellness products through the ITSCE Fund ecosystem. Marketplace participation can help connect brands with consumers seeking products aligned with their needs and values.
Participation is subject to applicable product requirements and marketplace availability.
Explore Marketplace OpportunitiesInnovation & Licensing
Discover opportunities to explore relevant scientific research, ingredient discoveries, and product innovations emerging through the ITSCE Fund ecosystem. Brands may engage in discussions about product development, licensing, or other collaboration structures where appropriate.
Access to an innovation does not automatically grant licensing rights. Any collaboration or license would be governed by a separate written agreement.
Explore InnovationsResearch Sponsorship
Support scientific discovery and the development of future innovations through eligible the ITSCE Fund research sponsorship opportunities. Brands can explore ways to contribute to research aligned with their interests while helping strengthen scientific capacity and innovation pathways.
Sponsorship terms, permitted uses of funds, and any associated participation rights depend on the specific program and written agreement.
Explore Research SponsorshipWhy work with the ITSCE Fund
An ecosystem built around evidence
Standards and transparency
Explore product certification against AABA’s defined clean beauty standards.
Research-informed innovation
Connect with relevant scientific work and emerging discoveries.
New collaboration pathways
Explore opportunities involving ingredients, product development, licensing, and commercialization.
A broader innovation ecosystem
Engage with a network designed to connect research, industry capabilities, and practical applications.
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Is Your Brand Ready for What’s Next?
Whether you are seeking clean beauty certification, exploring new product opportunities, or considering support for scientific research, we invite you to start a conversation.
Certification is based on AABA’s applicable standards and review process. It does not replace required regulatory approvals or establish claims beyond the scope of the certification. All participation opportunities are subject to applicable requirements, availability, and written terms.