Pharmacology and Toxicology

Regulatory Toxicology

Regulatory toxicology is a field that develops, assembles models, assesses, and communicates information about health hazards and risk associated with exposure to agents (e.g., chemicals, radiation) that have the potential to harm human health and ecosystems. Regulatory toxicologists play a critical role in health and environmental safety by providing science-based advice to inform regulatory decision-making concerning the health hazards and risks involved with the use, production, and disposal of such agents as pesticides, drugs, cosmetics, foods, and household goods.