Title of Collaborative Activity: |
Memorandum of Understanding Between National Toxicology Program (NTP) and NIH/NIEHS, FDA, and CDC/NIOSH |
Description of Collaborative Activity: |
The interagency National Toxicology Program (NTP), established in 1978 and administratively headquartered at NIH/NIEHS, is an ongoing cooperative effort to evaluate substances of public health concern, develop improved methods, strengthen the science base in toxicology, and provide information important for decisions to safeguard public health. This MOU between FDA, NIH/NIEHS, CDC/NIOSH and NTP affirms a commitment to provide resources dedicated toward carrying out NTP’s mission and outlines various administrative and managerial actions the agencies will take to support NTP’s activities. |