Federation of European Toxicologists & European Societies of Toxicology
What is ERT?
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What is ERT? 
EUROTOX is the Federation of European Toxicologist and European Societies of Toxicology which together accounts for approximately 7,000 members from around Europe. It addition, it counts nearly 500 individual members from more than 50 countries. EUROTOX's view regarding the ROLE and TRAINING of certified European Registered Toxicologists (ERT). (Pdf file) WHAT IS ERT
The title European Registered Toxicologist (ERT) is accorded by EUROTOX to individuals who have been nominated by their National Register. ERT are listed by EUROTOX according to their country and date of registration or reregistration The following countries have National Registers that are presently recognised by EUROTOX as setting and maintaining the standard expected for ERT:
Austria
In order for a National Register to become recognised by EUROTOX in this regard, it will have lodged (and had accepted) its criteria for registering toxicologists with an appropriate National Society (i.e., a member Society of EUROTOX). The National Society in turn, will have lodged, and had accepted, these criteria with EUROTOX. An acceptable registration scheme will satisfy legislative, executive and judicial aspects. EUROTOX does not directly register individuals. To be ‘ERT’ a toxicologist must be registered with an accepted National Registry, must be in good standing, demonstrate ongoing professional development and be currently active in the subject.
For its part, apart from maintaining current listings of ERTs, EUROTOX addresses the ‘Expectations of a European Registered Toxicologist’ on a regular basis; these expectations appear on the EUROTOX website. EUROTOX also appoints a Registration Liaison Officer (ERLO) who will provide information and assistance regarding National schemes whether in existence or envisaged. EUROTOX also provides observers who will assist in setting up and running of national schemes. EUROTOX will also advise its Individual Members, and others not adhering to a National Society, in identifying an appropriate registry, or a route to eventual registration.
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