Division 1.3 Qualitative or Quantitative structure-activity relationship ((Q)SAR)

Results obtained from valid qualitative or quantitative structure-activity relationship models ((Q)SARs) may indicate the presence, but not the absence of a given dangerous property. Results of (Q)SARs may be used instead of testing when the following conditions are met:

• the results are derived from a (Q)SAR model whose scientific validity has been established,

• the substance falls within the applicability domain of the (Q)SAR model,

• the results are adequate for the purpose of classification and labelling and risk assessment, and

• adequate and reliable documentation of the applied method is provided.

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