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  • Regulatory Science
  • In Silico and In Vitro Assays

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  • Global chemical regulations necessitate enhanced chemical safety data.
  • New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) offer alternatives to traditional animal testing.
  • NAMs include in silico, in chemico, and in vitro assays, integrating exposure data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To build confidence in NAM data usability for evaluating data-poor chemicals.
  • To identify common barriers and propose solutions for NAM implementation.
  • To demonstrate the benefits of NAM data through collaborative case studies.

Main Methods:

  • Convening a workshop with international regulatory agency leaders.
  • Developing and executing collaborative case studies using NAM data.
  • Integrating in vitro bioassays with exposure estimates for risk assessment.

Main Results:

  • Case studies effectively demonstrated NAM benefits and fostered regulatory engagement.
  • NAMs showed utility in updating chemical categorizations and understanding toxicity.
  • The approach highlighted the need for data sharing and inter-agency collaboration.

Conclusions:

  • Case studies are crucial for advancing NAM applications and building confidence.
  • Continued research is needed to refine hazard and risk assessment using NAMs.
  • Enhanced training and communication are vital for widespread NAM adoption.