Endocrine Disruptors Services

We offer the following expert services:

• Coordinate and oversee test programs to address EDSP Tier 1 and Tier 2 Test Orders
• Evaluate contract laboratories for compliance with GLP Standards and capabilities in endocrine disruptor screening testing
• Place, monitor, and evaluate studies conducted in accordance with accepted guidelines and GLP Standards
• Evaluate existing subchronic, reproductive, and/or developmental toxicity studies to assess potential endocrine disruption
• Prepare and submit EDSP studies, other scientifically relevant information (OSRI), and dossiers to EPA
• Assess the impacts of a chemical being identified as an endocrine disruptor
• Assist in the approval and regulation of chemical products
• Assist with reporting obligations for new and existing chemicals
• Assist with labeling and notice requirements
• Provide management services for companies interested in consortium approach for addressing advocacy needs and testing requirements related to List 1 and List 2 chemicals

BCCM currently manages two groups with chemicals on List 2 -- the N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) Producers Group, Inc. and the MTBE Consortium. BCCM engages with the groups` member companies to identify potential other producer or importer companies that should contribute to EDSP testing, outlining how cost shares will be allocated among participating companies and compiling relevant data and studies that can be used in "OSRI" submissions to EPA.