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The National Toxicology Program chemical nomination selection and testing process.

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  • 1National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Toxicology Program, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709.

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|January 1, 1988
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The National Toxicology Program (NTP) evaluates chemical safety through comprehensive toxicological studies. It uses a rigorous, multi-step nomination and peer-review process to identify and test chemicals of human health concern, making all results publicly available.

Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Environmental Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The National Toxicology Program (NTP) is a federal interagency program coordinating toxicological research.
  • It involves multiple federal agencies including NIEHS, NCTR, and NIOSH, with input from others like EPA and OSHA.
  • The NTP possesses extensive capabilities for comprehensive chemical toxicity profiling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the nomination, evaluation, and selection process for chemicals tested by the NTP.
  • To highlight the NTP's role in assessing chemicals of human health concern.
  • To emphasize the public accessibility and peer-reviewed nature of NTP findings.

Main Methods:

  • Chemical nomination from various sectors including industry, labor, and the public.

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  • A multi-component evaluation system with several assessment stages.
  • Inclusion of a public peer-review step to ensure thorough consideration of nominated chemicals.

    • Main Results:

    • The NTP conducts a wide range of toxicological studies, including genetic toxicity, carcinogenicity, and reproductive toxicity.
    • A systematic process ensures that nominated chemicals are adequately considered.
    • All study results undergo peer review and are made publicly available.

    Conclusions:

    • The NTP employs a robust and transparent process for chemical safety evaluation.
    • Public participation and peer review are integral to the NTP's operations.
    • The program ensures that comprehensive toxicological data on chemicals of concern are accessible to the public and scientific community.