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  5. Alternatives Assessment

Alternatives Assessment

Alternatives assessment is a framework used to compare chemicals or processes in terms of safety, performance and cost. SETAC enthusiastically hosts the alternatives assessment community and supports disseminating work in the area. 

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Fact Sheets

28 Jun 2023

Chemical Alternatives Assessment (TIP)

Technical Issue Papers
18 Aug 2023

Evaluación de alternativas químicas (TIP)

Technical Issue Papers

Globe Articles

Cell Culture Plate in bio laboratory
06 Jul 2023

Driving Safer Chemicals Through Alternatives Assessment

SETAC Globe
A4 IG members Pamela Spencer, Margaret Whittaker  and Joel Tickner
19 Sep 2024

New SETAC Interest Group Launched: The Advancement and Application of Alternatives Assessment (A4)

SETAC Globe
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01 Sep 2024

SETAC and A4 Join Forces to Advance Alternatives Assessment

SETAC News
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Special Series

Advances in Methods and Practice of Alternatives Assessment
IEAM 15 (6): 855-916  (2018) -

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Advancement and Application of Alternatives Assessment (A4)

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