Comprehensive Toxicology, Volume 2 Toxicological Testing & Evaluation

This volume provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the routine and special toxicologic assessments performed on pharmaceutical agents, chemicals, pesticides and consumer products. Toxicity testing procedures will be described emphasizing experimental design considerations (dose and species selection, toxicokinetic criteria) as well as regulatory guidelines and impacts of global harmonization efforts. The volume also provides insights into the risk assessment process in terms of evaluating and interpreting toxicity data relative to human safety.