Institut national de l'environnement industriel et des risques


French public research and expertise institute providing research, testing and technical support for industrial and environmental risk prevention. Core activities include mechanistic and empirical modelling for toxicokinetics/toxicodynamics, development and publication of model code and metadata, laboratory and large-scale experimental testing (fires, explosions, battery systems, waste behaviour), environmental monitoring and operational air-quality forecasting, analytical method development and interlaboratory comparisons, bioassay development for endocrine disruptors and persistent substances, regulatory assistance and national helpdesk services, participation in standards development, and training including immersive simulation. The institute operates regional sites and large laboratory/test-platform infrastructure and provides services to industry, regulators and research organisations.

Industries

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Nr. of Employees

small (1-50)


Patents

Method of toxicological evaluation, method of toxicological screening and associated system

US-9448226-B2

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Products

Catalogue of available mathematical models in (eco)toxicology

Inventory report describing toxicokinetic and effect models available for download and guidance on access to model code and usage.

Documentary database and technical reports

Public repository of technical reports, guides and data, providing searchable access to methodological documents and research outputs.

Training catalogue (annual)

Catalogue listing technical and certification training courses and modules produced by the institute for professional development.


Services

Provision of multi-scale, on-site experimental testing for fires, explosions, emission-simulation, battery-system safety and large-mass waste behaviour using dedicated test galleries, calorimeters, emission benches and smoke-treatment systems.

Laboratory and field metrology, physico-chemical characterisation and lifecycle risk assessment of nanomaterials, delivered via dedicated laboratory platforms and measurement campaigns.

Experimental determination of waste and by-product behaviour (storage, leaching, percolation) at realistic mass scales to assess contaminant release and support development of treatment or valorisation processes.

Design and execution of monitoring campaigns, analytical testing and operational air-quality modelling and forecasting to support surveillance and policy decisions.

Technical advisory services, helpdesk support for REACH/CLP/POP/substitution topics, multicriteria risk analyses and participation in standards development.

Technical and regulatory training programmes, including immersive virtual-reality modules and e-learning, covering safety, industrial risk management and specialised technical subjects.

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Expertise Areas

  • Toxicokinetic and toxicodynamic modelling
  • Environmental monitoring program design and operational forecasting
  • Large-scale experimental testing for fires, explosions and battery hazards
  • Analytical chemistry and interlaboratory comparison management for environmental contaminants
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Key Technologies

  • Mechanistic toxicokinetic/toxicodynamic modelling
  • Open-source model publication and FAIR metadata practices
  • In vitro and integrative bioassay methods for endocrine disruption
  • Emission-simulation benches for gaseous and particulate effluents
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News & Updates

Institute presence and exhibition at an industry congress on batteries; includes presentations and stand participation.

Presentation of the institute's air-quality monitoring and research activities at the European Environment Agency meeting.

Organisation and participation in annual technical exchange days on risks linked to subterranean cavities with national partners.

Release of strategic objectives and a performance contract for the period 2026–2030.

Kick-off of a multi-partner research project to develop new approach methodologies for evaluating persistent substances.

Summary of training activities, course portfolio evolution and certification status for the institute's training branch.

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