Alternative testing methods that ensure safety and reliability while reducing animal testing are set to be discussed for international standardization. The government and experts will explore research outcomes and policy applications in response to regulatory changes by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
The National Institute of Environmental Research, under the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, announced that it will co-host a "Expert Symposium on the Activation of Alternative Testing Methods" with the National Toxicology Research Institute on the morning of July 15 at the Hotel Intercity in Daejeon.
Now in its third year, this symposium will focus on the theme of "Development of OECD International Standard Testing Methods and Changes in Global Regulatory Trends." More than 100 participants, including representatives from the OECD Secretariat, the Ministry of Climate, the National Institute of Environmental Research, and experts from academia and industry, are expected to attend.
The event will be divided into four parts. The first three parts will feature presentations on the international standardization trends of alternative testing methods, the development of OECD testing guidelines, and policy application strategies. The final session will gather stakeholder opinions to discuss ways to expand the use of alternative testing methods.
Since signing a memorandum of understanding to promote alternative testing methods in 2024, the National Institute of Environmental Research and the National Toxicology Research Institute have held annual joint symposiums to share trends in technology development, research outcomes, and the status of international standardization.
Recently, the international community has been expanding the development and institutionalization of alternative testing methods that can ensure the reliability and safety of toxicity assessments while reducing animal testing. Consequently, discussions on establishing international standard testing methods and regulatory applications are actively taking place, particularly within the OECD.
To respond to changes in international regulations, the National Institute of Environmental Research plans to continuously enhance the scientific validation of alternative testing methods and international cooperation, while also accelerating the establishment of a regulatory framework that allows research outcomes to be applied in safety management policies and industrial practices.
Park Yeon-jae, head of the National Institute of Environmental Research, stated, "Alternative testing methods are an important means to enhance scientific reliability and international acceptance while meeting societal demands for animal welfare. I hope this symposium will serve as an opportunity to expand the international standardization of domestic research outcomes and increase policy applications."
The National Institute of Environmental Research, under the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, announced that it will co-host a "Expert Symposium on the Activation of Alternative Testing Methods" with the National Toxicology Research Institute on the morning of July 15 at the Hotel Intercity in Daejeon.
Now in its third year, this symposium will focus on the theme of "Development of OECD International Standard Testing Methods and Changes in Global Regulatory Trends." More than 100 participants, including representatives from the OECD Secretariat, the Ministry of Climate, the National Institute of Environmental Research, and experts from academia and industry, are expected to attend.
The event will be divided into four parts. The first three parts will feature presentations on the international standardization trends of alternative testing methods, the development of OECD testing guidelines, and policy application strategies. The final session will gather stakeholder opinions to discuss ways to expand the use of alternative testing methods.
Since signing a memorandum of understanding to promote alternative testing methods in 2024, the National Institute of Environmental Research and the National Toxicology Research Institute have held annual joint symposiums to share trends in technology development, research outcomes, and the status of international standardization.
Recently, the international community has been expanding the development and institutionalization of alternative testing methods that can ensure the reliability and safety of toxicity assessments while reducing animal testing. Consequently, discussions on establishing international standard testing methods and regulatory applications are actively taking place, particularly within the OECD.
To respond to changes in international regulations, the National Institute of Environmental Research plans to continuously enhance the scientific validation of alternative testing methods and international cooperation, while also accelerating the establishment of a regulatory framework that allows research outcomes to be applied in safety management policies and industrial practices.
Park Yeon-jae, head of the National Institute of Environmental Research, stated, "Alternative testing methods are an important means to enhance scientific reliability and international acceptance while meeting societal demands for animal welfare. I hope this symposium will serve as an opportunity to expand the international standardization of domestic research outcomes and increase policy applications."
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