Testing of Chemicals

OECD Principles of Good Laboratory Practice ensure quality and reliable test data related to chemical safety in the framework of the Mutual Acceptance of Data (MAD).

The OECD Test Guidelines and related documents are used by government, industry and laboratories to test and assess chemicals. 

Molecular Screening and Toxicogenomics are expected to contribute to integrated approaches to chemical testing.

By using Harmonised Templates governments and industry will easily be able to electronically exchange test study summary information.

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Argentina joins OECD agreement on mutual acceptance of chemical safety data

12-Sep-2011

Argentina has joined the OECD system for the Mutual Acceptance of Data (MAD) in the Assessment of Chemicals. Through MAD, Argentina’s non-clinical safety data related to the protection of human health and the environment must be accepted by OECD and other adhering countries.

Brazil: joins OECD agreement on mutual acceptance of chemical safety data

05-May-2011

Brazil has become the fourth key emerging economy to join the OECD system for the Mutual Acceptance of Data (MAD) in the Assessment of Chemicals, ensuring that the results of non-clinical chemical safety testing done there will be accepted in all other participating countries.

India: joins OECD agreement on mutual acceptance of chemical safety data

06-Apr-2011

India has become the third key emerging economy to join the OECD system for the Mutual Acceptance of Data (MAD) in the Assessment of Chemicals, ensuring that the results of non-clinical chemical safety testing done there will be accepted in all other participating countries

New and updated Test Guidelines

03-Aug-2010

Ten new or updated Test Guidelines have been adopted by Council on 22 July 2010.

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