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:''' Uncertainty factor''' is a reductive factor by which an observed or estimated [[no-observed-adverse effect level]] ([[NOAEL]]) is divided to arrive at a criterion or standard that is considered safe or without appreciable risk. See also [[safety factor]].<ref name="WHO report">[http://www.who.int/ipcs/methods/harmonization/draft_document_for_comment.pdf WHO Report]</ref>
:''' Uncertainty factor''' is a reductive factor by which an observed or estimated [[no-observed-adverse-effect level]] ([[NOAEL]]) is divided to arrive at a criterion or standard that is considered safe or without appreciable risk. See also [[safety factor]].<ref name="WHO report">[http://www.who.int/ipcs/methods/harmonization/draft_document_for_comment.pdf WHO Report]</ref>
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Uncertainty factor is a reductive factor by which an observed or estimated no-observed-adverse-effect level (NOAEL) is divided to arrive at a criterion or standard that is considered safe or without appreciable risk. See also safety factor.[1]

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