The Advancement and Application of Alternatives Assessment (A4) Interest Group is dedicated to advancing the science, practice and policy of alternatives assessment and informed substitution. A4 is an interdisciplinary community of researchers and practitioners from government agencies, academia, business and non-profits working collaboratively to accelerate the transition to the use of safer chemicals, materials, processes and products.
The SETAC A4 Interest Group includes professionals representing the broad range of scientific disciplines involved in alternatives assessment and informed substitution – toxicology, exposure science, engineering, chemistry, lifecycle assessment, law and policy, and economics, among others – who are working to advance the methodological underpinnings, best practices, and professional capacity for the field.
The SETAC A4 Interest Group maintains their own website with additional information. To become a member of the group and stay informed through notifications, join the group here.