TSAR : Tracking System for Alternative test methods Review, Validation and Approval in the Context of EU Regulations on Chemicals

Skin Sensitisation
reduced Local Lymph Node Assay (rLLNA)
3 Rs Category :  Reduction
Type of Method :  In vivo
Validation Statement :  27/04/2007
Comment :  Serious concerns raised by EU MS Regulatory Authorities about low sensitivity, lack of information on potency, dose selection and possibility to actually increase animal use.
Stopped in Stage 2.
Already mentioned in REACH Guidance on "Information Requirements and Chemical Safety Assessment" (May 2008) ECHA
Status of adoption in EU :  Not considered appropriate yet.
To be reconsidered when more experience on its use is available.
Corresponding OECD TG :  None
Status of adoption by OECD :  In discussion.