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Dec 2009: To address the new ICH S2(R1) Guidelines, recommendations for conducting combined in vivo comet and micronucleus assays and addressing cytotoxicity is published by Helix3 in Mutagenesis.
Sep 2009: Genotoxicity testing using the Acellular comet assay developed at Helix3 to minimize false positive in vitro test results.
Aug 2009: 5th International Workgroup on Genotoxicity Tests (IWGT) Meets in Basal Switzerland to Discuss Recommendations for ICH Guideline Revisions.
Jan 2009: Germ cell genotoxicity testing recommended for product safety.
Oct 2008: The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recommends the use of the in vivo comet assay as a follow up to an in vitro positive.
Mar 2008: ICH Guidelines for Genotoxicity Testing modified to include the comet assay in the target organ(s).
Jun 2007: The new chemicals legislation REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Resriction of Chemicals) enters into force requiring additional testing to improve safety.
Mar 2007: ECVAM Workshop convenes to discuss methods for reducing false positive in vitro results
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