The SOT is committed to creating a safer and healthier world by advancing the science of toxicology.

The Society promotes the acquisition and utilization of knowledge in toxicology, aids in the protection of public health, and facilitates disciplines.

The society organizes an annual meeting (usually in the early spring) and several smaller colloquia via its special interest sections and groups.

Full membership of the society is restricted to people with significant published work and/or professional experience in toxicology and members are bound by a Code of Ethics.

SOT is run by a team of full-time board members, called councilors.