Health risk assessment of chemicals--a commentary on requirements for the provision of training.

•There is a need for trained risk assessors to be familiar with the current legislative framework in Europe.•There is a need to establish a model for health risk assessment training.•The model is directed to graduates possessing already appropriate academic backgrounds.•Modular structure, practical training and case studies are combined.•Does not exist recognition/certification/accreditation mechanism for the qualification of risk assessors.