The U.S. EPA, through the Food Quality Protection Act, now requires testing of
chemicals at the Tier I level to evaluate their potential for endocrine disruption. Wildlife International, Ltd. conducts the appropriate ecotoxicity testing required for Tier I.
Fish Short-Term Reproduction Assay/Amphibian Metamorphosis Assay
Wildlife International, Ltd. has over 30 years of experience providing comprehensive environmental toxicology testing programs industry-wide. One area of specialization is the development and performance of tests designed to evaluate the potential for a chemical to impact the endocrine systems of aquatic organisms. Our experience includes:
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Participation in validation of Tier I and Tier II endocrine assays for EPA |
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Conduct of several developmental studies with amphibians (Xenopus laevis)
with multiple endocrine endpoints |
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Conduct and validation of multiple fish reproduction screening assays |
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In-depth involvement with and technical contributions to scientific and regulatory forums to help ensure that assays of scientific validity are developed |
The future of your material may rest with the results of Tier I testing. Our experience and involvement in guideline development and method optimization makes Wildlife International, Ltd. the ideal partner for providing the ecotoxicity testing required for EPA’s Tier I endocrine disruptor screening assays.
EPA Tier 1 Endocrine Disruptor Screening Assays Sheet:
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