How do toxicologists assess the safety of a consumer product?
Toxicologists use a combination of laboratory tests, animal studies, and human data to assess the safety of consumer products. They evaluate acute toxicity, chronic toxicity, carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, and other potential health effects. These assessments help determine the safe levels of exposure and identify any potential risks associated with product use. Risk assessment models and advanced computational tools are also employed to predict toxicological outcomes.
