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A guide to new approach methods within human safety assessments

19 Dec 2025

New approach methods (NAMs) are innovative scientific techniques and technologies designed to improve the way we conduct research, particularly in the fields of toxicology, drug development and chemical safety assessment. 3

The primary goals of NAMs are to reduce or replace traditional animal testing methods, provide more humanrelevant data, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of scientific studies.