Spencer West, B.SC., Manager, Consumer Products Risk Assessment; Consumer Assurance, Food & Nutrition
Spencer West is a Manager within the Food & Nutrition Group at Intertek Health Sciences Inc. Spencer offers scientific support on food sciences and consumer product-related projects. He is involved in consumer product work, including toxicological risk assessments, ASTM D4236 assessments, California Proposition 65 screening and exposure assessments, and safe harbor level development. He is involved in the project management and preparation of submissions and notifications for review by global regulatory agencies and organizations including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Health Canada, the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA), and Flavor Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).
Spencer is responsible for the critical evaluation and interpretation of scientific literature on toxicology, carcinogenicity, genotoxicity, and metabolism of ingredients, impurities, or degradants present in food and consumer products.
He also monitors current research and regulatory issues to address safety/regulatory concerns. Spencer often acts as the client liaison regarding ongoing and potential projects.
Spencer holds a B.Sc. in Toxicology from the University of Guelph.
