comparison value

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-005863",
  "term": "comparison value",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Calculated concentration of a substance in air, water, food, or soil that is unlikely to cause harmful (adverse) health effects in exposed people. The CV is used as a screening level during the public health assessment process. Substances found in amounts greater than their CVs might be selected for further evaluation in the public health assessment process.",
  "abbreviation": "CV",
  "subject": "Health and safety",
  "references": [
    "ATSDR 2004"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/comparison-value/"
}