The European Register of Toxicologists exists for over 10 years; it is a listing of individuals accepted by national registers compliant with the original EUROTOX model (http://www.eurotox.com).  Nearly 1200 toxicologists are currently recognised as European Registered Toxicologist (ERT).

The Belgian Register of Toxicologists (the Register) has been launched in 2010 and is organised jointly by the Belgian Society of Toxicology and Ecotoxicology (BELTOX), the Belgian Mutagenesis Society (BEMS) and the Toxicological Society of Belgium and Luxembourg (BLT).  It is part of the European Register of Toxicologists.

A toxicologist is a professional involved in the study of hazard and risks of (phyto)chemicals, (veterinary) medicines, biological or biotechnological products, food or feed additives, and biomedical devices to human health and/or ecosystems. He/she studies relationships of harmful effects to exposure and the potential mechanisms of action, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of intoxications.

By identifying professional toxicologists based on a peer recognition process, it is intended that the Register fosters competence in practice and makes available to the public an authoritative source of information on toxicological competencies.

Applications to the Belgian Register of Toxicologists are open to experienced scientists engaged in the field of toxicology and members of BELTOX, BEMS or BLT.  Applications from other European countries/continents or EUROTOX members including individual members of EUROTOX will also be considered. ERT are required to have an acceptable education leading to an appropriate qualification together with an additional training to achieve the necessary competence to practice their profession.

Inclusion in the Belgian Register of Toxicologists applies for a period of 5 years after which re-registration is required.

REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION

• holding at least a master degree in a relevant biomedical science (chemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, biology, medicine, veterinary, pharmacy, food, environmental sciences or equivalent), and
• justifying at least 5 years subsequent relevant toxicological experience, and
• demonstrating suitability for registration e.g. by published works in peer-reviewed journals, confidential reports or reviews, and
• demonstrating evidence of continuing professional education, and
• being currently engaged in the practice of toxicology and being of good professional standing.

New applicants must name two senior toxicologists (preferably registered toxicologists) as referees from different institutions, knowing the applicant personally and able to confirm his/her experience and current employment.

The current application fee is 100 €.

HOW TO APPLY

If you wish to apply for ERT, you first have to register on this website as a website user by creating an account.  You can then click HERE to inform the administrator that you wish to access the information and registration forms for ERT registration.  You will receive an email notifying you that the access has been granted, usually within 3 working days.

After having received this message, USE THIS LINK to go the the registration information.