National Toxicology Program

DESCRIPTION:The National Toxicology Program (NTP) began its eighteenth year in FY 1996. The Program was established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to coordinate toxicology research and testing activities within the Department, to provide information about potentially toxic chemicals to regulatory and research agencies and the public, and to strengthen the science base in toxicology. In its seventeen years, the NTP has become the world's leader in designing, conducting, and interpreting animal assays for toxicity/ carcinogenicity.

Site contains testing information and study results and chemical health and safety information.

URL: http://ntp-server.niehs.nih.gov/

Society of Toxicology

DESCRIPTION:The Society of Toxicology is a professional organization of scientists from academic institutions, government, and industry representing the great variety of scientists who practice toxicology. The Society promotes the acquisition and utilization of knowledge in toxicology, aids in the protectionof public health, and facilitates disciplines. The Society has a strong
commitment to education intoxicology and to the recruitment of students and new members into the profession.

URL: HTTP://www.toxicology.org:80/

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