British Toxicology Society
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The British Toxicology Society has over 900 members (as of January 2020) who are based in over 40 countries. It is the National British professional association for toxicologists. The remit of the Society is to promote the advancement of the science of toxicology, for public benefit.
Members of the Society work in academic, governmental and industrial organisations, to understand scientific mechanisms responsible for adverse effects (toxicity) and to protect the public and the environment from exposure to potentially hazardous substances, including chemicals and medicines.
It was formed in 1979 from the predecessor organisation The Toxicology Club of the UK.
Structure
The British Toxicology Society, is a learned scientific society with registered charitable status (not for profit), which is led by an Executive Committee (Trustees) who are elected from its members. Distinguished members of the Society are elected as Fellows (FBTS) or Honorary Fellows.
The administrative office of the Society is based in Staffordshire.[1]
