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IITR: IN THE SERVICE OF THE NATION Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, a constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research under Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Government of India, was established in 1965. This multi disciplinary research institute with the motto “Safety to Environment & Health and Service to Industry” addresses problems critical to human health and environment. IITR is a unique, valuable and internationally competitive organisation meeting global challenges. Over four decades of expertise, manpower and knowledgebase in toxicology research empowers the institute to conduct research in niche areas of toxicology such as - Systems Toxicology & Health Risk Assessment; Food, Drug & Chemical Toxicology; Environmental Toxicology; Regulatory Toxicology; and Nanomaterial Toxicology. IITR scientists actively participate in national and international R&D programmes addressing - new paradigms in investigative toxicology, screening technologies for environmental contaminants, development and validation of alternate to animal models in toxicology as well as understanding the molecular mechanism(s) of toxicity of nanomaterials. The institute has met national challenges and participated in societal mission programmes such as Drinking Water Mission, Technology Mission on Oil Seeds, Pulses & Maize, Ganga Action Plan, Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Monitoring of Gomti River. IITR technologies were effectively utilized in providing potable water to the population of Orrisa during the Super Cyclone. The institute plays an active role in human resource development as well as environmental awareness programmes for public and school children. Accreditation Recognition Accredited since December 1, 2000 by NABL as biological and chemical testing laboratory for: ¶ State ¶ Air quality ¶ Chemical and bacteriological quality of water and effluents ¶ Chemical and biological safety of plastics ¶ Environmental impact assessment ¶ Residue analysis for pesticides and metals ¶ Toxicity/safety evaluation of a vast variety of chemicals and products Ali Kausar Water Laboratory : U.P. Pollution Control Board, Lucknow (Gazette notification by U.P. Government, August 1986) ¶ State Air Laboratory: U.P. Pollution Control Board, Lucknow (Gazette notification by U.P. Government, March 1986) ¶ Laboratory for analysis of various types of environmental pollutants: Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi (Gazette notification of India, July 1998) ¶ Safety evaluation of synthetic detergents: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), New Delhi, January 2001