Hazard Assessment
Conduct a literature review and evaluate the available toxicological data to identify potential hazards of a substance or a product
Offer expert advice on the use of alternative testing strategies such as in vitro and in silico tools to identify hazards
Review the toxicological profile of the substance, including acute and chronic toxicity, genotoxicity, and carcinogenicity, as per various guidelines
Assess the likelihood of exposure to the substance through various routes such as dermal, inhalation, and oral
Provide risk characterization of the substance by integrating hazard identification, toxicity evaluation, and exposure assessment
Develop customized testing strategies to identify and assess the hazards associated with new substances or products
Assist clients in meeting the regulatory requirements for hazard identification
Frequently Asked Questions
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Hazard assessment identifies a substance’s inherent ability to cause harm such as carcinogenicity, irritation, or reproductive toxicity without considering how much exposure actually occurs.
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Hazard assessment is the first step in toxicological risk assessment, followed by:
· Dose-response assessment
· Exposure assessment
· Risk characterization
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The outcome of a hazard assessment feeds directly into GHS classification, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and product labeling. This not only informs regulators, workers, and consumers but also dictates handling requirements, transport restrictions, and market access.
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Hazard assessment identifies a substance’s intrinsic potential to cause harm, while a safety assessment evaluates whether the identified hazard poses a real risk under actual use or exposure conditions. Both are complementary—hazard assessment is the first gatekeeper in product safety.
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SciQra’s board-certified toxicologists analyze toxicological data, evaluate likelihood of exposure, and provide risk characterization—helping translate hazard data into regulatory-ready risk characterizations and actionable decisions.