Mission and Responsibilities

With regard to toxicology:
Ockie Fourie Toxicologists endeavour to -

• Enhance the quality of human life and the environment at large.
  
  
• Enhance environmental and ecosystem conservation.
  
  
• Assist industry on health and safety matters.
  
  
• Support industry on product registration and promotion.
  
  
• Promote the safety and health aspects of consumer goods.
  
  
• Assist health officials in the identification, toxicology, symptomatology and treatment procedures of poisoning cases.
  
  
• Render a service with regard to pollution control and waste disposal.
  
  
• Promote regulatory control of hazardous substances.
  
  
• Render a service on toxicological matters

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