Making Biomonitoring and Exposure Knowledge More Accessible for Risk Assessment

Health Canada has invested over the decade at research for the interpretation of Canadian Health Measures Surveys (CHMS) with Biomonitoring Equivalents. The continued collaboration with scientists and regulators from various branches has matured from feasibility research studies into a priority and screening tool that is scientifically sound for chemical assessment at Health Canada. The presentation highlights the success of exposure sciences research implemented into policy for regulatory purpose. After being supported by Chemical Management Plan Monitoring and Surveillance, Biomonitoring Equivalent (BE) research has provided a simple way to understand the health risks from levels measured in biomonitoring surveys. A BE is a screening tool that translates guidance exposure values into an internal metrics or biomarker levels which can be compared to results of biomonitoring surveys. Initially, the study investigated the feasibility of BEs for the interpretation of Canadian Health Measures Survey. The work...