TSAR indicates the stages methods have reached in terms of acceptance as a recognised test method for use in various sectors together with a summary description. Where available, TSAR also includes relevant records and documents associated with a method linked to the different steps of the entire process: submission, validation, peer-review, recommendations and regulatory acceptance including international standards represented in the tracking system.

Note that TSAR includes only the methods that have been validated by governmental organisations affiliated with the International Cooperation on Alternative Test Methods (ICATM).

Furthermore, the documentation included in the TSAR database are the versions that were used during the validation of the respective test methods. These documents are provided for reference and transparency purposes only and may not correspond to the most up-to-date versions currently in use, nor can it be excluded that additional documentation exists. For the latest SOPs and technical information, users should contact the relevant test method developer.