In-vitro Toxicology Testing Market Trends
Regulatory agencies are becoming more accepting of in-vitro testing methods. Guidelines and initiatives, such as the Tox21 program, are encouraging the use of alternative methods, contributing to greater regulatory acceptance of in-vitro toxicology data in safety assessments.
- The Tox21 (Toxicology in the 21st Century) program is a collaborative effort involving multiple U.S. federal agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Launched in 2008, Tox21 aims to improve the efficiency of toxicity testing by promoting the use of in-vitro methods and computational approaches.
- Tox21 focuses on advancing toxicology testing methods to better assess the safety of chemicals and drugs. The program aims to develop alternative testing strategies that are more predictive of human responses, reduce the need for animal testing, and provide quicker and more cost-effective results.