Venebio Joins ChemFORWARD’s Approved Assessor Program
Durham, NC October 15, 2024 – Venebio, a leading provider of scientific and regulatory support for product safety, today announced its acceptance into the ChemFORWARD Approved Assessor Program. This partnership underscores Venebio’s commitment to advancing chemical safety and transparency.
ChemFORWARD is a science-based, non-profit organization dedicated to making safer chemistry the go-to choice for businesses and consumers. The Approved Assessor Program recognizes organizations that meet ChemFORWARD’s rigorous standards for conducting chemical hazard assessments. Venebio’s team of board-certified toxicologists and experts in hazard identification are well- equipped to provide comprehensive safety assessments for a wide range of ingredients and products. Their expertise in conducting systematic literature reviews, utilizing in silicon toxicology tools, and evaluating systemic and local toxicity endpoints aligns seamlessly with ChemFORWARD’s rigorous methodology and peer reviewed process.
“We are thrilled to be recognized as a ChemFORWARD Approved Assessor,” said Ramez Labib, PhD, MBA, DABT, ERT, Principal Toxicologist at Venebio. “ This partnership allows us to further our mission of ensuring product safety and consumer trust by providing businesses with the highest quality chemical hazard assessments through the shared data repository.” Stacy Glass, Executive Director of ChemFORWARD, added,” We welcome Venebio to our Approved Assessor Program. Their expertise in toxicology and hazard assessment will be a valuable asset to the program and will help us to continue to drive the adoption of safer chemicals at scale.”
This collaboration between Venebio and ChemFORWARD represents a significant step forward in promoting chemical safety and transparency. By leveraging Venebio’s expertise in toxicology and hazard assessment, businesses can make more informed decisions about the chemicals they use, ultimately leading to safer products for consumers.
About Venebio
Venebio is a consulting firm specializing in scientific and regulatory support for product safety. Their team of experts provides end-to-end safety support, from raw ingredient safety assessments to post-market surveillance. Venebio is committed to empowering smart people to solve complex scientific and regulatory challenges.
About ChemFORWARD
ChemFORWARD is a non-profit organization that is transforming the way businesses and consumers access and use chemical hazard data. Their mission is to make safer alternatives the go-to choice by providing accessible, reliable, and transparent chemical hazard information.
