What Is a Toxicologic Evaluation or Health Effects Evaluation?
A toxicologic evaluation is based on the science of toxicology. For a definition of toxicology see below.
In the public health assessment process, a toxicologic evaluation includes reviewing information on
how the chemical gets into the body
what happens to the chemical after it gets into the body
what effects are associated with the chemical and at what levels
Page last reviewed: May 31, 2016
Content source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry