Why Ecotoxicology Matters
Across Industries
Discover how ecotoxicological data supports compliance, innovation, and environmental protection across 20+ sectors.
From chemical manufacturing to renewable energy, numerous sectors rely on ecotoxicological studies to assess, predict, and minimize environmental risks.
Chemical Industry
Evaluate safety of new compounds. REACH/TSCA compliance.
Agrochemicals
Assess toxicity of fertilizers and pesticides.
Pharmaceuticals
Measure drug residues in aquatic systems.
Cosmetics
Test microplastics and banned preservatives.
Deep-Dive
Chemical Industry
Why? Evaluate the environmental safety of new chemical compounds (e.g., solvents, plasticizers, additives).
Regulations: REACH (EU), TSCA (USA)
Examples: Manufacturers of intermediates, polymers, synthetic materials
Agrochemicals and Fertilizers
Why? Analyze the impact of pesticides, fertilizers, and plant-growth regulators.
Tests: Bee, earthworm, algae, and aquatic crustacean toxicity
Regulations: Directive 91/414/EEC (EU), FAO/WHO standards
Pharmaceutical
Why? Study residues of pharmaceuticals in wastewater and their effects on aquatic organisms.
Tests: Bioassays with Daphnia, fish, or bacteria
Cosmetics and Personal Care
Why? Assess ingredients such as preservatives, surfactants, or microplastics that reach aquatic environments.
Regulations: Regulation EC 1223/2009 (EU), animal-testing ban (with exceptions)
Plastics and Microplastics
Why? Analyze additive release and microplastic toxicity in marine ecosystems.
Waste‑Water Treatment
Why? Evaluate the toxicity of effluents before environmental discharge.
Tests: Acute and chronic toxicity with organisms like Daphnia magna