Richard Young

Background

About Richard Young

Richard joined bibra toxicology advice & consulting in January 2003 and has over 20 years'​ experience in desk-based toxicology. He has a MSc (distinction) in Applied Toxicology from Surrey University and is a BTS/RSB and European Registered Toxicologist (ERT). He is also a member of the Royal Society of Biology (MRSB), the British Toxicology Society (BTS) and the Chemical Hazards Communication Society (CHCS). His special interests include the pragmatic application of risk assessment methodology to mammalian toxicity data sets, in order to derive robust conclusions on toxicological acceptability of exposures and on health risks to exposed populations. He has worked for clients from various sectors, including food and beverage, food contact materials, consumer goods, agrochemical, biocidal, industrial chemical (primarily REACH), pharmaceutical (including human medicines and medical devices), non-tobacco nicotine delivery devices (NTNDD)- notably e-cigarettes (ENDS) in the last few years (e.g. PMTA and TPD submissions), and most recently the assessment of cannabinoids (e.g. CBD and THC). Richard's primary goals are to provide a service in chemical hazard and risk assessment that is robust, transparent, independent and scientifically defensible, in a cost-effective, timely and friendly manner.