Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology

Toxicology Testing

Toxicology testing conjointly referred to as safety assessment, or toxicity testing is conducted to see the degree to that a substance will harm a living or non-living organism. Toxicity tests examine finished merchandise like pesticides, medications, cosmetics, food additives like artificial sweeteners, packing materials, and air things, or their chemical ingredients. The substances are applied to the skin or eyes; injected intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously; inhaled either by putting a mask over the animals.