What Types of Toxicology Studies are Required by the FDA?
The FDA mandates various types of toxicological studies, including:
1. [Acute Toxicity](href) Studies: Determine the effects of a single dose of a substance and identify the lethal dose. 2. [Subchronic](href) and [Chronic Toxicity](href) Studies: Evaluate the effects of repeated exposure over a period of weeks to months or even years. 3. [Carcinogenicity](href) Studies: Assess the potential of a substance to cause cancer. 4. [Genotoxicity](href) Studies: Determine if a substance can cause genetic mutations or chromosomal damage. 5. [Reproductive](href) and [Developmental Toxicity](href) Studies: Investigate the effects on fertility, embryonic development, and postnatal development.
