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