OPPT, ORD Kick Off Joint Research To Advance New Chemicals Reviews

EPA is planning to launch a new joint research program between its chemicals and research offices intended to “modernize” the TSCA new chemicals review process, leaning heavily on advances in new approach methodologies (NAMs) toxicity and exposure testing and the statute’s direction for EPA to advance their use. EPA’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) “is proposing to develop and implement a multi-year collaborative research program in partnership with the Agency’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) and other...