TRACKING SYSTEM FOR ALTERNATIVE METHODS TOWARDS REGULATORY ACCEPTANCE

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.

About custom searching

The search form is split in two sections. Each section behaves differently — pick the one that matches what you are looking for.

Direct picker Direct pickers

The Test Method Name / Short Name and Test Method Number fields uniquely identify one Test Method each. Selecting a value there returns exactly that row.

  • Only one value can be picked at a time (per field).
  • Any filters in the second section are ignored — a direct pick already narrows the result to a single TM.
  • Clearing the direct pick brings all other filters back into effect.

Combinatorial Combinatorial filters

All remaining filters (Topic, Responsible Organisation, Step and Stage, Submission dates, Process Status, TM Status, Document Types) combine together to narrow down the result set:

  • OR inside one filter — picking multiple values in the same filter widens the results (matches any of the chosen values).
  • AND across filters — adding a value in a different filter narrows the results (a TM must match every filter you set).

Tips

  • Use the Reset button to clear all filters at once.
  • The Historical / Current toggle switches which Step and Stage dropdown applies.
  • The Submitted From / Submitted to years bound the TM submission date; leave one empty for an open-ended range.