Equitox, who we are?

Expert in toxicology, environmental toxicology and REACh regulation, Biocide, Bioaccumulation, (Q)SAR, reproductive toxicity, Health risk assessment, Phosphorus derivatives and metals.

Regulatory environmental toxicologist with 6 years’ experience in the chemical industry. Upon completion of his thesis at the French Institute for Radiological protection and Nuclear Safety, Benoit developed his expertise for 3 years as a post-doctoral student, combining research and higher education (Cemagref, University of Reims).

Benoit’s areas of expertise are the combined analysis of the hazard properties of substances (physical chemistry, environment, health) by using experimental or in silico tools (QSARs) to determine the classification of a product or assess its potential risk for health and the environment. As part of the international issues he has been involved in, Benoit has developed specific expertise in the toxicity domains for the development and assessment of the health risk to workers (REACh and Biocide exposure scenarios) and proactive discussions with the competent European and US authorities.

Expert in toxicology and REACh regulation, (e)SDS, Short-term toxicity, mutagenesis, sensitisation, laboratory qualification, cosmetic ingredient safety assessment.

After starting her career in the CNRS’s chemical risk prevention unit and as a teacher, Stéphanie worked in the chemical industry for 10 years as a regulatory toxicologist.

Stéphanie’s areas of expertise are: testing strategies and how to minimise tests through analogy and “weight of evidence” approaches; laboratory qualification and management of toxicological studies; strategic and technical assistance with the regulatory compliance process in Europe and other regions, via the creation of dossiers and by arguing the case of products with the Authorities and customers.

Expert in toxicology, environmental toxicology, REACh and CLP regulations, risk assessment, Safety Data Sheets.

She studied chemistry and has a Master in Environmental Toxicology. Before joining Equitox in 2014, Céline spent 12 years as a consultant in several international consultancy firms (Altran, SGS) where she was in charge of the preparation and validation of technical documents, hazard classification, and REACH (registration, risk assessment, technical support).

Céline’s skills are the technical coordination of REACH registration dossiers, with a substantial experience in SIEF communication and dossier compilation.

Expert in toxicology, REACh and CLP regulations, endocrine disruptors, medical devices

Following a Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy and a Master of Science, Farah completed her education with a PhD thesis on an Estrogen-mimetic mycotoxin that affects the reproductive system. She had the opportunity to gain a solid knowledge on the specific characteristics of endocrine disruptors, as well as on their various and complex mechanisms of action.

Before integrating the Eco/Toxicologists team of Equitox in 2015, Farah worked 4 ½ years in the areas of health (biological analysis, study direction in medical device) and research. Then, she joined the Solvay industrial group to take part in the CLP-classification project of mixtures, and to help out with the constitution of REACh-2018 registration dossiers.

Thanks to her adaptability and background within different sectors, her skills are focused on various fields including: project management, REACh registration dossiers, establishment of toxicological substance profiles, monitoring of toxicological studies, testing strategies proposals for R&D or under various regulations (REACh, CLP, Medical devices, cosmetics, etc.).

Expert in environmental toxicology, Endocrine disruptors, Environmental risk assessment, REACh and Biocides regulations.

Before joining the EquiTox team in 2016, Victor spent 5 years as a regulatory ecotoxicologist at the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES). He had in charge the evaluation of numerous dossiers for the authorization of biocidal active substances and products, and had actively contributed to the revision of the environmental exposure scenarios of different biocidal product types at the European level. He has also been involved in several REACH processes at the French and European level, whose aim was to prioritize and evaluate potential substances of concern, especially endocrine disruptors.

His background within the authorities, as well as the skills developed in the characterization of hazard, exposure and environmental risk assessment related to the uses of substances, enable him to provide technical and scientific elements in accordance with the expectations of the authorities in a complex and constantly evolving multi-regulatory context.

Expert in toxicology, Nanomaterials, REACh and CLP regulations, Fertilising products

Before joining the Equitox team in 2021, Esther spent 5 years in the chemical industry, as a regulatory toxicologist consultant for Solvay, where she took charge of the compilation of REACh registration dossiers (nanometric substances), the elaboration of toxicological substance profiles and CLP classification. Thereafter, for 3 ½ years, she worked for SBM as a regulatory manager in charge of plant protection products (PPP) in France as well as fertilising products at a European level, both product ranges for amateur use.

With her background as a researcher in toxicology, acquired during her PhD carried out in the INSERM 955 unit in Créteil on the toxicological impact of nanomaterials, reinforced by her professional experience in companies involving regulations relating to different markets, Esther can specifically operate on areas such as nanomaterials, health hazard assessment, CLP classification, REACh dossiers, authorisations for PPP and fertilising products, as well as communication with Authorities.

Expert in environmental toxicology and REACh regulation, Risk assessment, (e)SDS, Physical chemistry, Difficult substances.

Currently on sabbatical.