title: IPCS harmonization of methods for the prediction and quantification of human carcinogenic/mutagenic hazard, and for indicating the probable mechanism of action of carcinogens.
abstract: A flow chart is presented as a recommended sequence of tests to predict the carcinogenic hazard, and to predict and quantify the mutagenic hazard to germ cells of chemicals to humans. Ten associated principles of testing for these endpoints are also suggested. These recommendations are the result of a meeting convened under the auspices of the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), as part of their project on 'Harmonization of Approaches to the Assessment of Risk from Exposure to Chemicals'. The meeting was held at Carshalton, Surrey, from 13-17 February 1995.
authors.affiliation: Zeneca CTL, Alderley Park, Cheshire, UK.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ashby
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Waters
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Preston
authors.forename: I D
authors.initials: ID
authors.lastname: Adler
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Douglas
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Fielder
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Shelby
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sofuni
authors.forename: H N
authors.initials: HN
authors.lastname: Gopalan
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Becking
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sonich-Mullin
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002273:Carcinogens / Q000633:toxicity*; D005854:Germ Cells / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D009152:Mutagenicity Tests / Q000592:standards*; D009153:Mutagens / Q000633:toxicity*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012377:Rodentia
chemical_list: D002273:Carcinogens; D009153:Mutagens