Pesticides undergo a series of laboratory and field tests to evaluate their toxicological profile. These tests include:
Acute Toxicity Tests: Assess the immediate effects of a single or short-term exposure to the pesticide. Chronic Toxicity Tests: Evaluate the effects of long-term exposure, often over the lifetime of the test organism. Carcinogenicity Tests: Determine if the pesticide has the potential to cause cancer. Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity Tests: Examine the impact on reproductive health and development. Environmental Impact Tests: Assess the pesticide’s effects on non-target organisms and ecosystems.
