Working Areas of Regulatory Toxicology

Abstract

As in other technical fields, there is increasing diversification in the toxicological risk assessments undertaken by, or on behalf of regulatory agencies. This is reflected in the many ways in which regulatory toxicology (health and environmental risk assessment) work areas can be divided. These include by end use, by institution, by chemical properties, and by working methods. Although coordination is essential, different institutions sometimes make regulatory decisions independently of one another. Consistency of decision involves harmonizing; thus, cross-border cooperation of toxicologists and other regulatory affairs specialists is essential.