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Evolution and coordination of the alternative methods in Spain
1CSIC, Centro de Ciencias Medioambientales, Madrid, Spain. epena@ccma.csic.es
The Science of the Total Environment
|May 10, 2000
Summary
Spain is coordinating efforts in alternative toxicity testing methods. Initiatives include a validated methods list and the establishment of the Spanish Network for the Development of Alternative Methods (REMA).
Area of Science:
- Environmental Toxicology
- Chemical Safety Assessment
Background:
- The 2nd Iberian Congress of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology highlighted the need for alternative toxicity assessment methods.
- Previous initiatives in Spain included a working group meeting and a published monograph of validated methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and highlight Spanish initiatives for coordinating studies on alternative toxicity assessment methods.
- To inform about the establishment of the Spanish Network for the Development of Alternative Methods (REMA).
Main Methods:
- Review of past initiatives and coordination efforts in Spain.
- Introduction of the newly established REMA network and its organizational structure.
Main Results:
- A list of validated alternative toxicity methods was previously published.
- The Spanish Network for the Development of Alternative Methods (REMA) has been established to foster collaboration.
Conclusions:
- Spain is actively coordinating research and development in alternative toxicity testing.
- REMA aims to unite scientific, industrial, and administrative stakeholders to advance alternative methods in toxicology.