📅 VIRTUAL EVENT | 24-25 November 2026 | 10:00–16:00 CET
The use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) holds out the promise to transform chemicals and materials safety assessment by reducing reliance on animal testing and potentially lowers the costs of undertaking those tests. A wide variety of NAMs are being developed for human health and environmental protection, several of which are being supported in their development through European project funding. However, the development of NAMs and their successful uptake and acceptance by regulatory agencies is a global challenge that will require the participation of many different stakeholders. It will require policymakers around the world to accept these test results and for NAMs developers to ensure that their methods are robust and can be harmonised and accepted for regulatory testing. Due to their unique properties, Nano and advanced materials require the updating of test methods to produce the data required by regulators.
NAMs and advanced materials are both challenges that have to be addressed to ensure that regulation can keep pace with innovations and that innovations can meet regulatory requirements at a reasonable cost
This online workshop is brought to you by the Horizon Europe projects CHIASMA, DESIDERATA, iCare, NAMWISE, nanoPASS and RADAR, along with the Malta Initiative. It brings together researchers, regulators, industry and standards experts to help both the development of NAMs and the harmonisation and standardisation of test methods for conventional chemicals, nano and advanced materials.
Why you should attend?
Current state of the art in NAMs development for human and environmental safety testing as well as challenges developers are experiencing
Strategic pathways to address critical gaps in harmonised testing standards to achieve regulatory acceptance
Overview of regulatory agencies approaches to NAMs
Collaboration between NAMs developers, regulators and industry
Interactive sessions with international leaders in NAMs, materials science, regulators and policymakers
Who should attend?
Researchers and scientists developing NAMs and innovative test methods as well as next generation chemicals and materials that will require new/adapted tests
Regulatory professionals integrating NAMs and innovative methodologies into regulatory frameworks
Industry leaders: CROs, SMEs and large corporates navigating compliance requirements
Standards organisations shaping the future of standards and Test Guidelines for NAMs, chemicals, nano and advanced materials
OECD/ECVAM/VAMAS representatives exploring emerging methods for future Test Guidelines and standardised methods
Registration
Registration for this event is free. Register early to secure your space!
