Belgian Chapter of the European Register of Toxicologists (ERT)

The European Registration of Toxicologists is a service of EUROTOX for toxicology and for individual toxicologists who attain appropriate standards of education, skills, experience, and professional standing. These toxicologists, upon application, can be certified as EUROPEAN REGISTERED TOXICOLOGIST (ERT).

In a first step, national registration boards evaluate applications of candidates and admit successful applicants to their national register.

In the second step, upon request from the recognized national registers, EUROTOX will certify these individuals as ERT.

Applications to the Belgian Register of Toxicologists are open to experienced scientists engaged in the field of toxicology in Belgium and members of BelTox, BEMS or BLT, or active in countries with national societies that are member of EUROTOX.

Applications from other countries will also be considered provided that there is an educational, training or professional relationship with Belgium.

Inclusion in the Belgian Register of Toxicologists applies for a period of 5 years after which re-registration is required.

Criteria for registration

  • Master degree

    An academic education and degree (MD, PhD, MSc, or BSc in a relevant subject) (chemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, biology, medicine, veterinary, pharmacy, food, environmental sciences or equivalent)

  • Basic knowledge in toxicology

    Documentation on basic competence in the essential areas of toxicology (The topics are listed in the annex at the bottom of this page. B1-B13 and two elective modules out of B14-B22 are obligatory) through attendance of appropriate courses, recognised qualifications, or by certificated demonstration of specific practical experience and structured on the job training.

  • Practical experience

    Justifying at least 5 years subsequent relevant toxicological experience (practical curriculum). The candidate will be expected to have obtained practical awareness (knowledge of major techniques and their merits and limitations, not necessarily hands-on experience) in topics C1-C7 (see annex). In-depth knowledge and experience will be expected in at least two of these topics.

  • Published works

    Detailed documentation of the practical toxicological training and experience, evidenced by published works, confidential reports or assessments.

  • Continuing professional education

    Demonstrating evidence of continuing professional education.

  • Practice of toxicology

    Current certificated professional engagement in the practice of toxicology

Download ERT guidelines 2026

HOW TO APPLY

New Registrants:

1. Create an account

If you wish to apply for ERT for the first time, you first have to  create an account.

Request an account

2. Register

Then, let us know that you wish to access the ERT registration forms.

After filling in the request form, you will receive an email notifying you that the access has been granted.

ERT members who need to renew their certificate already have access to these pages and need to go directly to the “Renewal of Certificate” registration information below.

I wish to register for ERT

3. Registration information

After having received this message, go the registration information.

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Renewal of Certificate:

Registration information

For Renewal of Certificate, go the registration information.

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