KIST Europe

On November 10, 2023, KIST Europe signed a business agreement with the Korea Environment Corporation (K-eco) to promote international cooperation in the field of environmental risk management and toxicological research. 

The contents of the agreement with K-eco include the integration of KIST Europe's core competencies in non-animal-based environmental safety and risk assessment systems, monitoring equipment and smart sensors that support real-time analysis for air quality management, and environmental management fields such as animal testing alternative methods development, air quality management, and indoor environment management, as well as the promotion of mutual joint research to implement integreated environmental risk management.

Along with the conclusion of the agreement, its scope was also further refined through information sharing and detailed consultations between the two organizations on their research and business areas, and practical discussions were also held on response strategies and future implementation methods for raising awareness among

public authorities and consumers in Europe about the European Chemical Management System (REACH) and the Animal Testing Alternatives Act, in addition to integrated environmental risk management.