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

Acute Toxicity to Fish
Fish Threshold Approach (FTA)
3 Rs Category :  Reduction
Type of Method :  Strategy
Validation Statement :  21/03/2006
Comment :  Testing Strategy.
Not a Test method.
Testing Strategies are normally described in Guidance Documents.
Status of adoption in EU :  Included in REACH Guidance on "Information Requirements and Chemical Safety Assessment" (May 2008) ECHA.
Approach accepted since 2008.
1st Published in EC Regulations/ Updates :  Not appropriate (see comment)
Reconducted to TMR (updated when appropriate) :  Not appropriate (see comment)
Text of EU method :  See REACH Guidance on "Information Requirements and Chemical Safety Assessment" (May 2008) ECHA
Corresponding OECD TG :  Preparation of a Guidance Document, led by the EC, on-going.
Project submitted 2006.
Expected adoption by end 2008.
Status of adoption by OECD :  OECD