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Anna L Rowbotham1, Rosemary M Gibson
1Health and Safety Laboratory, Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire, UK.
Abstract:
The REACH Regulation 1907/2006/EC aims to improve knowledge of the potential risks to humans and the environment of the large number of chemicals produced and used in the EU. The testing requirements are likely to trigger numerous toxicological studies, potentially involving millions of experimental animals, despite the professed goal of REACH to reduce vertebrate testing. It may be necessary therefore to shift emphasis away from animal studies towards more pragmatic strategies, reserving animal tests for the substances of greatest concern. One approach is to waive certain tests based on levels of exposure to the substance. This review explores application of 'Exposure-Based Waiving' (EBW) of toxicity studies, with a particular focus on inhalation where possible, considering the potential qualitative and quantitative supporting arguments that might be made, including the use of thresholds of toxicological concern. Incorporating EBW into intelligent testing strategies for substance registration could advance the goals of REACH and the 3Rs (reduction, replacement and refinement of animals in research) by reducing the usage of animals in toxicity tests, whilst maintaining appropriate protection of human health and the environment. However greater regulatory evaluation, acceptance and guidance are required for EBW to achieve its full impact.
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