Understanding Toxicology: A Guide for Non-Toxicologists Training Course

Course overview

Toxicology plays a critical role in risk assessment and chemical safety, making it an essential discipline for regulatory and compliance professionals. This introductory course offers a clear and practical foundation in toxicology, designed for those who need to understand how toxicological data is generated, interpreted, and applied in regulatory and safety settings.

Led by toxicologist and author Laura Robinson, the training introduces key principles, terminology, and testing methodologies. It is perfectly suited to individuals with little or no prior experience in the field.

The course provides a broad and accessible overview of toxicology, focusing on the fundamental concepts relevant to chemical safety and regulation across a range of industries. While it does not cover sector-specific requirements such as pharmaceutical development or non-clinical (GLP) studies, it offers invaluable insights for professionals seeking a general understanding of the science.

Throughout the course, participants are encouraged to ask questions and engage with the material, ensuring a dynamic and interactive learning experience.

This course is part of our Regulatory Affairs Training course collection, which features updates on the latest regulations to registration procedures and strategies.

Benefits of attending

• Gain a solid foundation in the principles and language of toxicology
• Improve your ability to interpret and understand toxicological information
• Build confidence in applying toxicology concepts within regulatory, health and safety, and chemical management roles
• Understand how toxicity data supports risk assessment and chemical compliance
• Learn from an experienced toxicologist in an interactive, accessible format
• Strengthen your professional knowledge - particularly useful for those working with safety data sheets, occupational health, regulatory submissions, or chemical safety decisions
• Apply learning across a wide range of global chemical control regulations and industry sectors

Who should attend

This course is ideal for professionals who need a foundational understanding of toxicology in the context of chemical safety and regulatory compliance, including:

• Technical and scientific staff working in regulatory roles
• Authors of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and extended Safety Data Sheets (eSDSs)
• Occupational hygienists
• Health and safety personnel
• Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors
• Sales and marketing professionals seeking to enhance their technical knowledge
• Occupational health advisors
• Anyone working in the chemical industry or related sectors

No prior experience in toxicology is required, just a desire to build your confidence in this essential area.

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