Public-private platform for the validation of endocrine disruptors characterization methods.
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IDENTIFYING ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS
“An endocrine disruptor is an exogenous substance or mixture that alters function(s) of the endocrine system and consequently causes adverse health effects in an intact organism, or its progeny, or (sub) populations.” WHO, 2012.
In order to identify a substance as an endocrine disruptor, one need assays which are accepted by all and embedded in regulations.
IDENTIFYING ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS
Test methods
Research for tools allowing to characterize a risk is not always complete; and even so, existing assays have yet to be validated by international authorities.
Very operational research is needed in order to ensure the reproducibility and robustness of assays and, following therefrom, international validation allowing for their official and widespread use..
Goals of PEPPER
Our association sits at the heart of the pre-validation process for endocrine disruptors (EDs) characterization methods.
The end goal is to better protect human health and the environment from EDs.
PEPPER is the missing link between upstream research and operational applications.
Translational research
To protect innovation
Development of biotechnologies
To boost cooperation at European level
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