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NIOSH Sees Data Gaps Making Analogues Key To Nanomaterial Reviews


August 9, 2021 at 05:46 PM
A top official at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) says the sheer number of engineered nanomaterials in use has made targeted toxicity testing impractical despite a reporting mandate forcing agencies to focus on identifying analogues they can use as the basis for risk assessments.

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