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Term

risk characterisation

Term

Integration of evidence, reasoning, and conclusions collected in hazard identification, dose-response assessment, and exposure assessment and the estimation of the probability, including attendant uncertainties, of occurrence of an adverse effect if an agent is administered, taken, or absorbed by a particular organism or population. It is the last step of risk assessment.

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Definition source publication

International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. Risk assessment terminology. Chemistry International Vol. 23, No. 2. March 2001. John H. Duffus.

Publication year

2001

Definition source URL

http://www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2001/march/risk_assessment.html

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Organisation full name

International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry

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Long definition

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