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| TSAR : Tracking System for Alternative test methods Review, Validation and Approval in the Context of EU Regulations on Chemicals |
| Skin irritation and Corrosion |
| B.40 bis Skin Corrosion: Human Skin Model (HSM) |
| 3 Rs Category | : | Replacement |
| Type of Method | : | In vitro |
| Validation Statement | : | 21/03/1998 and 03/04/1998 |
| Comment | : | In the frame of a testing strategy for corrosion/irritation |
| Status of adoption in EU | : | Initiated in second half 1999 due to delay in OECD. Adopted in 2000. |
| 1st Published in EC Regulations/ Updates | : | Directive 2000/33/EC (Official Journal L 136 2000 |
| Reconducted to TMR (updated when appropriate) | : | Regulation 440/2008/EC (Official Journal L 142 2008) |
| Text of EU method | : | B.40 bis |
| Corresponding OECD TG | : | TG 431 |
| Status of adoption by OECD | : | OECD |
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