OECD. “OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals”. Online.
Description:
Note that the GHS does not include requirement for testing. Therefore, there is no requirement to generate test data for any hazard class as classification can be made using available test data.
The reliability of test method used to generate the test data is a key consideration when using available data to classify a chemical. The testing should be conducted so that the results are reproducible and the standardized test yields “valid” data for the hazard class of concern. Validation is the process by which the reliability and relevance of a procedure are established for a particular purpose. The OECD Test Guidelines are an example of internationally agreed test methods that produce “valid” test data for the hazard of concern, generally health and environmental hazards.
Why this Tool/Guidance?
The OECD Test Guidelines are an example of internationally agreed test methods that produce “valid” test data for the hazard of concern, generally health and environmental hazards. This can assist with identfying hazard classes to be included for national implementation of the GHS.
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http://www.oecd.org/chemicalsafety/testing/oecdguidelinesforthetestingofchemicals.htm