COC Ongoing topics

Development of new guidance statement “A case for change - the challenge to develop a better approach to assessing risk of cancer caused by chemicals”

3.22    Throughout 2024, COC discussed development of a new guidance statement building on the two COC workshops held in November 2022 and November 2023, to consider making progress in the way in which risk assessment for carcinogenicity of chemicals is undertaken.

3.23    A draft of the guidance statement has been prepared and was planned for publication in 2025.