Use of new approach methodologies (NAMs) to meet regulatory requirements for the assessment of industrial chemicals and pesticides for effects on human health

Autor: Andreas O. Stucki, Tara S. Barton-Maclaren, Yadvinder Bhuller, Joseph E. Henriquez, Tala R. Henry, Carole Hirn, Jacqueline Miller-Holt, Edith G. Nagy, Monique M. Perron, Deborah E. Ratzlaff, Todd J. Stedeford, Amy J. Clippinger
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Frontiers in Toxicology, Vol 4 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2673-3080
DOI: 10.3389/ftox.2022.964553
Popis: New approach methodologies (NAMs) are increasingly being used for regulatory decision making by agencies worldwide because of their potential to reliably and efficiently produce information that is fit for purpose while reducing animal use. This article summarizes the ability to use NAMs for the assessment of human health effects of industrial chemicals and pesticides within the United States, Canada, and European Union regulatory frameworks. While all regulations include some flexibility to allow for the use of NAMs, the implementation of this flexibility varies across product type and regulatory scheme. This article provides an overview of various agencies’ guidelines and strategic plans on the use of NAMs, and specific examples of the successful application of NAMs to meet regulatory requirements. It also summarizes intra- and inter-agency collaborations that strengthen scientific, regulatory, and public confidence in NAMs, thereby fostering their global use as reliable and relevant tools for toxicological evaluations. Ultimately, understanding the current regulatory landscape helps inform the scientific community on the steps needed to further advance timely uptake of approaches that best protect human health and the environment.
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