Intertek joins toxicologists around the World at the Society of Toxicology (SOT) Annual Meeting 2014
19 Mar 2014
Intertek scientists invited to present latest research on scientific risk assessment methodologies and case studies.
[Ontario, Canada] - Intertek, the leading provider of quality and safety services to industries worldwide, is pleased to announce their upcoming presentations of scientific work at the Society of Toxicology (SOT) Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, taking place from March 23 to 27, 2014.
Intertek's scientific and regulatory consultants provide services to the food, feed, cosmetic, consumer, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries, and undertake numerous projects that evaluate product safety and determine the likelihood of harm to consumers, patients, and the general public from potential exposure to hazardous substances.
Drawing from scientific advances and representative project work, Intertek will be presenting the following four scientific posters at the upcoming SOT Annual Meeting
Assessing Potential Interactions of “Active” Ingredients in Food
(Abstract # 343i, Poster Board -572)
Presenting Author: Barry Lynch
Session Title: Food Toxicology/Nutrition
Presentation Date & Time: March 24, 2014 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Presentation Location: CC Exhibit Hall
Proposed Novel Method for Assessing Risks of Inhaled Titanium Dioxide from Cosmetics
(Abstract # 632h, Poster Board -537)
Presenting Author: Tomas Jonaitis
Session Title: Risk Assessment I
Presentation Date & Time: March 24, 2014 from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Presentation Location: CC Exhibit Hall
Derivation of an Intravenous Permitted Daily Exposure Value for Bisphenol A
(Abstract # 621 Poster Board -518)
Presenting Author: Jeffrey Card
Session Title: Risk Assessment I
Presentation Date & Time: March 24, 2014 from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Presentation Location: CC Exhibit Hall 1
Proposed Methodology for Risk Assessment of Groundwater High in Nitrates for Distillation Processes
(Abstract # 2246, Poster Board -412)
Presenting Author: Lois Haighton
Session Title: Risk Assessment III
Presentation Date & Time :March 27, 2014 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Presentation Location: CC Hall 1
Attendees and exhibitors from around the world gather to exchange information on the latest developments in the field of toxicology including leading-edge techniques and products. The poster sessions provide attendees with the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge about the latest research and advances. “Intertek Scientific & Regulatory Consultancy (and its legacy Cantox business) has been an active participant in the SOT Annual Meeting for more than 20 years”, says Ms. Haighton, a senior scientific and regulatory consultant at Intertek. “During this time, we have seen useful advancements in scientific research, and improvements in regulatory policies, arising from this opportunity for individuals from government, academia and industry to come together at the SOT Meeting to interact and share ideas about the diverse areas that toxicology impacts. My colleagues and I are honoured that this year’s SOT Scientific Program Committee, who reviews more than 2,500 abstracts and selects only those that are appropriate for this event’s objectives, has invited Intertek to present four of our most recent scientific papers.”
To learn more about risk assessment capabilities and services of our scientific and regulatory consultants and within the larger Intertek organization, please visit Toxicological Risk Assessments (TRA).
For Market Inquiries:
Lois Haighton, BSc, DABT, ERT
Associate Director
Intertek Scientific & Regulatory Consultancy
Telephone: 905-542-2900
lois.haighton@intertek.com
For Media Inquiries:
Joel Pekay
Sales and Marketing Director
Intertek Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
Direct: 312-906-7716
Email: joel.pekay@intertek.com
About Intertek Scientific & Regulatory Consultancy
Intertek Scientific & Regulatory Consultancy is part of Intertek Health, Environmental and Regulatory Services offering an expansive range of specialized expertise in the areas of food & nutrition, pharmaceutical & healthcare, chemicals, and agriculture, biotech & consumer Products. For over 25 years, the specialists at Intertek Scientific & Regulatory Consultancy have been helping companies resolve complex scientific and toxicology issues, develop scientific and strategic regulatory compliance plans, and facilitate timely regulatory global approvals. Our professionals deliver success and minimize client risk through the company’s broad expertise and knowledge of the regulatory approval processes that govern food, drug, cosmetic, consumer, commercial and industrial products in North America, Europe, and other jurisdictions around the world. For more information, visit Scientific & Regulatory Consultancy Services
About Intertek
Intertek is the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide. From auditing and inspection, to testing, training, advisory, quality assurance and certification, Intertek adds value to customers’ products, processes and assets. With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 36,000 people in more than 100 countries, Intertek supports companies’ success in a global marketplace. Intertek helps its customers to meet end users’ expectations for safety, sustainability, performance, integrity and desirability in virtually any market worldwide. Intertek Group plc (LSE: ITRK) is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Visit: www.intertek.com