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Compliance

Good Laboratory Practices - Standard Operating Procedures

Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are developed by EPA as guidance for inspectors done under the Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) program as set forth in the Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide and Fungicide Act and the Toxic Substances Control Act. The SOPs only are directive in nature for EPA. Testing facilities may use the SOPs as guidance in complying with the GLPs. The SOPs below provide facilities and organizations with an appreciation of EPA's objectives and the procedures employed during a GLP inspection.

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