AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION

  1. To encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards and promote the process of Toxicology 
  2. To highlight the importance and raise the standards of treatment in relation to poisoning. 
  3. To co-operate with other scientific Associations.
  4. To encourage and publish important research in all branches of Toxicology 
  5. To represent internationally the research work carried out in Toxicology in India.
  6. To advise the Central Govt/ State Govt/ Union Territory Administration and other governmental bodies on matters pertaining to Toxicology.
  7. To organize and arrange meetings and symposia on Toxicology and allied subjects.
  8. To serve and administer funds, grants, endowments, etc., for the furtherance of research in Toxicology 
  9. To own and acquire, administer, and dispose of properties movable and immovable of the Society
  10. To generally do all such things as may widen, improve and develop the education and knowledge of those actively concerned in the pursuit of the subject of Toxicology

The Society shall not make any profit nor award bonus to any of its members but may pay remuneration to the members of its permanent staff.  In addition, it may award prizes and research grants to individuals and organizations for the advancement of Toxicology in a manner that the Society may deem fit and proper.

Fellows of the Society are entitled to use letters “F.I.S.T.” after their names as the recognized abbreviation indicative of the fellowship. The rules for fellowship will be framed by the Society, and approved by the General Body.

Article I

The name of this Society shall be the “Indian Society of Toxicology”.

Article II

The aims and objectives of this Society shall be to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standard, and advance the cause of Toxicology, and to plan, organize and administer meetings, for the stimulation and advancement of Toxicology and allied subjects.

Meetings & Quorum

Article IV

An Annual General Meeting shall be held at a time and place selected by the Council every year.  At the Annual General Meeting for which fifty life members (or 1/3rd life members on the rolls) shall constitute a quorum. There shall be a scientific programme, election/nomination of office bearers and the transaction of such business as may be considered fit by the Council. General Meeting may also be called at any time at the discretion of the Council or by one third of the life members on rolls by a requisition addressed to the Secretary.

Officers

Article V

The Executive Officers of this Society shall consist of a President, three Vice-Presidents, one Secretary, two Joint Secretaries, one Treasurer, one Editor and one Joint Editor and ten members.  For a particular term, a minimum of 7 Executive Officers is necessary, with President and Secretary being mandatory. These officers shall be elected/nominated from among the Life Members at the Annual General Meeting and shall hold office for two years or until their successors shall have been elected and assumed office. 

Amendments

Article VI

The rules will remain inviolate for a period of three years after adoption. A subsequent amendment can be made if approved by 2/3 majority of Executive Council in operation during a term, and ratified by the general body (of minimum quorum, as specified under Article IV) by a similar majority. Copies of each proposed amendment shall have been circulated (under certificate of posting or registered post) to all life members at least four weeks in advance of the Annual General Meeting at which the final decision is to be taken. An amendment once effected will again remain inviolate for a period of three years.