Chemical Hazard Assessment goes beyond screening versus lists of “known bad” ingredients to give a more comprehensive picture of the health impacts of a chemical. Methodologies look at multiple hazard endpoints and thorough reviews of the literature identify the level of confidence with which they can assign a hazard endpoint to a certain chemical or material. This provides the opportunity to determine not only whether a chemical is potentially problematic, but also to identify whether a chemical might be an endocrine disruptor, skin sensitizer, asthmagen, or other cause other potentially hazardous health concerns. This more complete picture also gives a manufacturer the ability to make more informed decisions about replacing chemicals with safer alternatives.
