Research needs for substitution of hazardous chemicals

Given increasing pressures for hazardous chemical replacement, there is growing interest in alternatives assessment to avoid substituting a toxic chemical with another of equal or higher concern. Alternatives assessment is a process for identifying, comparing and selecting safer alternatives to chemicals of concern on the basis of their hazards, performance, and economic viability.
In this substantive review of alternatives assessment frameworks consistencies and differences in methods are identified, and needs for research and collaboration to advance science policy practice are outlined (Environmental Health Perspectives Advance Publication, 4 September 2015).
Click here to read an abstract of this article.
Click here to download the full article (1.01 MB).

If you have any questions about this subject, please contact us: info@nvc.nl, +31-(0)182-512411. This item is also included in our monthly overview, the NVC Members-only Update.