IPCS Harmonization Project
Harmonization of approaches to the assessment of risk from exposure to chemicals
The WHO International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) is leading a project to harmonize approaches to the assessment of risk from exposure to chemicals. The goal of this project is to globally harmonize approaches to risk assessment by increasing understanding and developing basic principles and guidance on specific chemical risk assessment issues. Harmonization enables efficient use of resources and consistency among assessments.
About the Project
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Harmonization Project information brochure (3rd edition)
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Strategic Plan
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Project activities
- Combined exposures to multiple chemicals
- Mode of Action Framework for cancer risk assessment
- Mode of Action Framework for non-cancer risk assessment
- Exposure assessment
- Exposure assessment and risk assessment terminology
- Mutagenicity testing
- PBPK Modelling
- Skin sensitization risk assessment
- Chemical-Specific Adjustment Factors
- Immunotoxicity
- Risk Assessment Toolkit
- Life Stages for chemical risk assessment