Toxicology MSDT

REGULATORY TOXICOLOGY

​​Topic 6: Non-Governmental Regulatory Toxicology

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
  • Define what is meant by a “Non-Governmental   Regulatory Toxicology”.
  • ​Give several examples of a non-governmental entities that conduct and influence regulatory toxicology.

What is Non-Governmental Regulatory Toxicology?

  • Groups that are not officially part of a government agency that conduct and/or influence regulatory toxicology.

  • Examples of such groups may include not-for-profit organizations, advocacy groups, professional societies, industry trade associations and individual companies.
 
  • The term “NGO” (short for non-governmental organization(s)) is sometimes used; however, the term “NGO” often is limited to advocacy groups.
  • Often can conduct or influence regulatory toxicology on a much faster timeframe than government agencies.
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  • Government agencies often take many months or years to enact regulations, policies, and guidance; while non-governmental entities often proceed at a fraction of this time.
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  • Often lack the transparency found in government agencies in terms of decision making, as well as the ability to provide input. 

Examples of a non-governmental entities that conduct and influence regulatory toxicology

  • ​Professional society – The Society of Toxicology has generated statements on topics, such as Endocrine Disruption and Animal Use in Toxicology. 

  • Advocacy groups – Often have a particular focus such as the proper treatment of animals, environmental sustainability, women’s health…
 
  • Individual companies – For-profit businesses that decide to address a particular topic related to regulatory toxicology. Examples include eliminating use of certain chemicals, reduce use of water, increasing recycling…
 
  • Trade Associations – represent business that have a common or similar commercial interest (e.g., chemical manufacture, consumer products). Often create industry best practices or guidance for issues related to regulatory toxicology. 
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Topic 6: Key Points
In this section, we explored the following main points:​​​
  • What is Non-Governmental Regulatory Toxicology.
  • Examples of different types of non-governmental entities that conduct and influence regulatory toxicology.

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