OECD GLP Compliant Research and Development Studies

GLP stands for Good laboratory Practice.

The Principles of GLP were adopted by the OECD in 1981 as a way of promoting the Mutual Acceptance of Data (MAD) between countries in the Assessment of Chemicals.

The primary objective of the OECD Principles of GLP is to ensure the generation of high quality and reliable test data related to the safety of chemical substances. Comparable quality of test data forms the basis for the mutual acceptance of data among countries. If individual countries can confidently rely on test data developed in other countries, duplicative testing can be avoided, thereby saving time and resources.

Good Laboratory Practice applies to the non-clinical safety testing of test items contained in pharmaceutical products, pesticide products, cosmetic products, veterinary drugs as well as food additives, feed additives, and industrial chemicals. The purpose of testing these test items is to obtain data on their properties and their safety with respect to human health and the environment. GLP applies to studies conducted in the laboratory, in greenhouses, and in the field.

The following statement was published in the APVMA Gazette on May 6 2003.

"As from 1 January, 2003 it is a formal mandatory requirement of the APVMA, incorporated in the APVMA's Ag and Vet Requirements Series, that both field and laboratory phases of residue studies conducted in Australia, and used to support the establishment of MRLs in food and feed commodities, meet GLP standards as described by the OECD Principles of GLP; and 2. For a study conducted in Australia to be GLP-compliant it must be undertaken by facilities that are accredited and within the Australian GLP compliance monitoring program. The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) is the sole Australian organisation responsible for monitoring compliance with the OECD Principles of GLP. Overseas studies must be conducted by facilities covered by that country's GLP compliance monitoring program."

AgriSolutions Australia is recognised by the National Association of Testing Authorities as complying with the OECD Principles of Good Laboratory Practice. View our accreditation here.