Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are environmental pollutants produced in complex mixtures whose composition varies depending on the source of emission. High molecular weight (HMW) PAHs are classified as probable or possible human carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P) is the only PAH classified as a definite carcinogen. To exert their carcinogenic effect, PAHs must be metabolized. Biomonitoring of PAH exposure, which is very important for estimating health risks in populations, is done by analyzing urinary PAH metabolites. However, due to a lack of epidemiological data, there are no toxicological reference values (TRV) for these pollutants. Hence the importance of animal mode...