The Regulatory Toxicology Platform (RTP) officially launches, establishing a new global hub for regulatory toxicology professionals. Designed as an independent, science-driven community, RTP brings together experts from industry, academia, regulatory authorities, and consultancy to address the challenges shaping the future of chemical safety and regulatory science.
Founded to fill a critical gap in the professional landscape, RTP provides a dedicated forum for knowledge exchange, technical discussion, collaboration, and professional development. Through expert-led content, networking opportunities, working groups, educational initiatives, and community engagement, the Platform aims to strengthen connections across disciplines and promote high-quality, evidence-based decision-making.
Founding membership applications are now open, offering early members the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the Platform's governance, priorities, and future growth. As the community expands, RTP is committed to becoming the leading international voice for regulatory toxicology professionals and a trusted destination for expertise, collaboration, and scientific excellence.
Preparations are underway for the Regulatory Toxicology Platform's inaugural Annual Meeting, scheduled for Autumn 2027. The event will bring together members from industry, academia, regulatory authorities, and consultancy for a programme of scientific presentations, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and strategic discussions on the future direction of regulatory toxicology.
The location of the inaugural meeting is currently under consideration, with Manchester and Brussels identified as the leading candidate cities. A final decision will be made by the RTP Board and founding governance committees once the Platform is fully established and membership is in place.
As part of RTP's commitment to transparency and member engagement, the final venue may also be put to a vote of the founding membership, providing members with an opportunity to help shape one of the Platform's first major milestones.
The inaugural Annual Meeting will mark a significant moment in RTP's development, bringing together professionals from across Europe and beyond to exchange knowledge, strengthen professional networks, and contribute to the Platform's long-term vision. Further details on the venue, agenda, speakers, sponsorship opportunities, and registration will be announced in due course.
Meeting detailsApplications are now open for the Regulatory Toxicology Platform's Founding Steering Committee, a key leadership body that will guide the organisation through its establishment phase and oversee the development of its initial governance, strategic priorities, and community initiatives.
As RTP prepares for formal incorporation, the Committee will be responsible for helping define the Platform's mission, values, and operating framework, ensuring that it remains an independent, science-driven and professionally respected voice within the regulatory toxicology sector.
The Platform welcomes expressions of interest from senior professionals across industry, academia, consultancy, and regulatory authorities who are passionate about advancing scientific collaboration, professional development, and evidence-based decision-making in regulatory toxicology.
This founding group will have a lasting influence on the future direction of RTP, helping to build a sustainable international community that supports knowledge sharing, networking, education, and leadership within the profession. Additional information on the recruitment process, committee structure, and appointments timetable will be published as the Platform continues its development towards launch.
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