Oct 2005 |
Not applicable |
See validation step. |
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Oct 2005 |
Ongoing |
Launch of the ECVAM retrospective validation study on cytotoxicity/cell-function based assays for eye irritation, including the cytosensor microphysiometer toxicity test. |
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May 2006 |
Ongoing |
First meeting of the Validation Management Group (VMG). |
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Oct 2008 |
Finalised |
Completion of the ECVAM retrospective study and preparation of documentation for peer review. |
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Mar 2009 |
Ongoing |
Meeting of the ESAC Peer Review Panel to finalise the panel consensus report and draft the ESAC statement. |
ESAC peer review panel report
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Jul 2009 |
Finalised |
Endorsement of the ESAC statement on the scientific validity of cytotoxicity/cell-function based in vitro assays for eye irritation testing at 31st ESAC plenary meeting. |
ESAC statement
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Apr 2010 |
Drafting of new regulatory standard/guideline |
Project approved and included in the OECD Test Guidelines programme. It will be published as a new TG. Project led by EU (EURL ECVAM). |
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Jan 2016 |
Stopped |
Development of Test Guideline stopped because of lack commercial availability of the validated technology. Similar technologies are available on the market and therefore this method may be reconsidered in the future. |
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