Weight of evidence: regulatory toxicology in Canada

Journal Article · Mon Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1986 · Regul. Toxicol. Pharmacol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0273-2300(86)90007-3· OSTI ID:6692555

Somers, E

The legislative application of regulatory toxicology in Canada is reviewed, together with the sources of experimental evidence used for action. Examples are given of the critical toxicological information that led to a regulatory decision. Risk numbers have only been used to a limited extent in Canada. Some possibilities for future research are offered.

• Research Organization: Department of National Health and Welfare, Ottawa
• OSTI ID: 6692555
• Journal Information: Regul. Toxicol. Pharmacol.; (United States), Vol. 4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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