A new EFSA report within the NAMs4NANO project proposes a system to promote a new approach (‘NAM’ for New Approach Methodologies) to evaluate potential food safety risks from nanoparticles.
NAM-based approaches refer to a variety of methods for testing and evaluating chemicals that do not involve experiments on animals or humans. Not only will animal testing be progressively stopped, but safety assessments will be improved by using models that simulate human conditions better.
The new proposal defines a basic framework for a qualification system. This includes the overall process, various assessment criteria, the description and structure of the test method, its application and the evaluation phase. The focus is also on scientific validity: how can its reliability and relevance for a specific context of use be demonstrated?
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