Korean Center for the Validation of Alternative Methods
| Knowledge Source Identification | |
|---|---|
| Knowledge source name | Korean Center for the Validation of Alternative Methods |
| Abbreviated name | KoCVAM |
| Owner/Developer | National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation |
| Abbreviated owner | NIFDS |
| Country | South Korea |
| Languages | English, Korean |
| URL | http://www.nifds.go.kr/en/inter/kocvam.jsp |
| Description | KoCVAM coordinates the evaluation of alternative test methods in South Korea. KoCVAM is part of the National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation of the South Korean Food and Drug Administration. KoCVAM seeks to institutionalize alternative methods through various activities to build cooperative relationships with both domestic and foreign organizations and to review and validate proposed alternatives. KoCVAM also intends to keenly respond to these global trends by introducing globally promoting alternative test methods developed by Korean organizations. |
| Knowledge Source Category | |
| Category | Organization |
| Sub categories | Governmental Organization |
| Knowledge Dissemination and Sharing | |
| Dissemination channel | Website |
| Targeted audience (specified/objective analysis) | Scientists, Policy-makers, Regulators, Industry |
| Knowledge Characterization | |
| 3Rs relevance | Replacement, Reduction, Refinement |
| Purpose | Validation, Documentation and information |