Alternatives Assessment Frameworks: Research Needs for the Informed Substitution of Hazardous Chemicals

Conclusion: While alternatives assessment is becoming an important science policy field, there is a need for greater cross-disciplinary collaboration to refine methodologies in support of the informed substitution and design of safer chemicals, materials, and products. Case studies can provide concrete lessons to improve alternatives assessment.

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Citation: Jacobs MM, Malloy TF, Tickner JA, Edwards S. Alternatives Assessment Frameworks: Research Needs for the Informed Substitution of Hazardous Chemicals. Environ Health Perspect; http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1409581.
Received: 10 December 2014
Accepted: 28 August 2015
Advance Publication: 4 September 2015
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Source: EHP Research - September 4, 2015 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sam Duvall Tags: Review Source Type: research