Advances in molecular biology and toxicology are paving the way for major improvements in the evaluation of the hazards posed by the large number of chemicals f
Toxicity testing in laboratory animals provides much of the information used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess the hazards and risks associ
As an integral component of environmental policy, it has become essential to regulate and monitor toxic substances. Past emphasis has been primarily on analytic
The public depends on competent risk assessment from the federal government and the scientific community to grapple with the threat of pollution. When risk repo
Many of the pesticides applied to food crops in this country are present in foods and may pose risks to human health. Current regulations are intended to protec