FDA Releases New Tool for Toxicity Screening of Chemicals in Food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its Expanded Decision Tree (EDT) chemical toxicity and risk screening tool that advances the agency’s commitment to transparency and enhancement of the food chemical safety program.
The tool provides a consistent, systematic, and science-based approach to support evaluation of the safety of chemicals in food based on their structure and estimated toxicity. The EDT was evaluated through external peer-review, marking a significant milestone in its development. The agency will engage stakeholders and the public for further feedback on the tool.
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