1.3.1: Presence of chemicals in humans
1.3.2: Presence of chemicals in the environment
Current page is 1.3.3: Effects in humans and ecosystems
1.3.4: Methods
1.3.5: Science of risk assessment

Effects in humans and ecosystems

Sensitive sub-populations

Certain sub-populations, notably children, may be assumed to be more sensitive than healthy adults. The overall aim of this strategic science area is to provide a focused scientific opinion for regulatory decision making that is targeted at or affects sensitive sub-populations. Currently, this area comprises mainly children's health outcomes. In the future, it may also address the sub-population of the elderly.

Reproductive health

In the public debate, the topic ‘reproductive health' is often associated with exposure to chemicals. The overall aim of this strategic science area is to ensure that the methods and the testing strategy to identify and characterise developmental and reproductive toxicants are appropriate and optimised.

Biodiversity and ecosystems

The objective of this strategic science area is to identify the key science issues relevant to risk assessment of chemicals in the environment in a way that is relevant to the potential impact on biodiversity of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.

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