Scientific and Structural Deficits in the Toxicological Evaluation of Pesticide Active Substances – Implications for Human Health Risk Assessment
Abstract
This report examines the scientific reliability of the toxicological testing of pesticide active substances using animal studies, and the assessment methodology used for their approval in the EU and Switzerland. The focus is on methodological and structural shortcomings of the assessment procedure, as well as the robustness of the health-related conclusions derived from it.
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN