How to optimize an Extractables and Leachables toxicological risk assessment

Based on the results of the evaluation of the packaging and manufacturing materials, Socosur suggests a toxicological evaluation and risk assessment.

The methodology applied by Tox by Design toxicological experts consists of:

Degree of concern associated 

with the route of administration

Probability of product-material interaction

High

 

Low

High

Inhaled aerosols and solutions; 

injections and injectable solutions

Powders and sterile powders 

for inhalation and injection

 

Medium

Ophthalmic solutions and suspensions; 

transdermal patches; 

nasal aerosols and sprays

  

Low

Topical solutions and suspensions; 

topical and lingual aerosols; 

oral solutions and suspensions

Topical and oral powdersOral gelatine tablets and capsules

 

EVALUATION OF PACKAGING AND MANUFACTURING MATERIALS

  • Specifications of each material
  • Conditions of use and storage

TOXICOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF EXTRACTABLE

For a extractable substance identified in the analytical part, we perform a toxicological review based 

  • Bibliographic review of preclinical and clinical data
  • Structurally related compounds will be also considered, and data obtained through in silico analysis will also be included, using QSAR rule-base models (Statistical QSAR and Read Across)
  • Estimation of safe exposure limits (STV - Security Threshold Value)

RISK ANALYSIS

Based on the results obtained from the previous steps, for each product in contact with the material under assay, we perform a risk analysis to evaluate the hazards derived from the extractable.

Very often, this risk analysis is sufficient for the regulatory part of the file.

STUDY OF LEACHABLES

Under normal conditions of use, but depending on the results obtained in the risk analysis of extractables, the study of leachable impurities may not be necessary.

 

You can check Socosur Tox methodology for Extractables and Leachables Risk Assessments, signed by an European Registered Toxicologist expert here.

In the event you are performing this exercise for innovative compounds GMP scale up manufacturing, please be noted Socosur Tox is duly accredited for the French Research Tax Credit CIR.

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