Objectives for Assessing the Carcinogenicity of a Substance

The objective of assessing the carcinogenicity of a substance is to identify potential human carcinogens, their mode(s) of action, and their potency. [Pg.165]

Toxicological Risk Assessments of Chemicals A Practical Guide [Pg.166]

Test Guidelines Adopted for Carcinogenicity Testing Title [Pg.166]

The OECD, US-EPA, and EU have no adopted test guidelines for in vitro testing of carcinogenicity. [Pg.166]

WHO/IPCS have published Summary Reports on the Evaluation of Short-Term Tests for Carcinogens (WHO/IPCS 1985a, 1990) and a Guide to Short-Term Tests for Detecting Mutagenic and Carcinogenic Chemicals (WHO/IPCS 1985b), see Section 4.8.4.1. [Pg.166]

Big Chemical Encyclopedia