Company History
Experience ToxServices Staff Corporate Social Responsibility Toxicology and Chemical Risk Assessment Drinking Water Contaminants and Food Safety U.S. EPA Design for the Environment, CleanGredients, and TURI Performance Testing Alternatives Assessments Page Product Safety Evaluations Study Design, Coordination, and Data Analysis Third Party Audits Environmental and Sustainability Assessments Research, Compliance and Expert Witness Personal Care Products, Cosmetics, and Fragrances Pharmaceutical/Dietary Supplements/Medical Devices Drinking Water Industry Food Industry Third Party Certifiers Washington Office
ToxServices
Corporate Headquarters
1367 Connecticut Avenue NW,
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 202-429-8787
Fax: 202-429-8788

Alternatives Assessment is an approach used to assess a chemical's impact on human health and the environment. The goal is to find a science-based solution that identifies hazards, promoting the selection of less hazardous chemical ingredients.

Alternatives Assessment tools have numerous applications, including:

• Enabling the prioritization of chemicals for reduction or phase-out:
  • From any phase in product life cycle (e.g., manufacturing, product design)
  • From the whole supply chain
• Assisting in the selection of alternatives for the following:
  • Banned or restricted chemicals
  • Chemicals that are perceived as hazardous by the public
  • Identifying and classifying Restricted Use Materials (RUMs) for retailers.

Alternatives Assessments: Methods and Approaches