Using these types of consumer products is part of the routine of modern life. They make our lives easier and more pleasant. Scientists do product safety testing so that we can comfortably and safely use consumer products. Product safety testing also helps stop unsafe products from ever being sold. There are four steps in the product safety testing procedure.
Scientists use the same steps when developing a new medicine.
Finding Out About Past Research. A new product such as shampoo is usually made from several ingredients. In this step, scientists look up the existing safety information from past research projects about the ingredients. Researchers find this information in books, journals and computers. Much of this information may have come from past research projects using animals.