The Validation of Alternative Methods in Europe: The Role of ECVAM.

Abstract

The European Commission established ECVAM in 1992 to coordinate the validation of alternative test methods at EU level. In 1995, based upon experience gained during several recent large-scale validation studies, and in consultation with various international experts, ECVAM published recommendations concerning the practical and logistical aspects of validating alternative test methods, and criteria which must be met before a test is considered ready to enter the validation process and those for evaluating the outcome of a validation study. These will be described in this presentation.JRC.(EI)-Environment Institut