Environmental risk assessment

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003990",
  "term": "Environmental risk assessment",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A structured process for evaluating the probability and magnitude of adverse effects on the environment or human health resulting from exposure to environmental hazards. This involves hazard identification, dose-response assessment, exposure assessment, and risk characterization. It is a key tool for regulatory decision-making regarding chemical substances.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 879 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/environmental-risk-assessment/"
}