
In one of our previous blog entries on nAnoRegulations we talked about the fate of nanomaterials (NM) in the aquatic environment. Related to the different possible fate sceanrios that need to be considered when investigating NM, the OECD published TG No. 318 “Dispersionstability of Nanomaterials”. The document describes how to conduct respective studies in aquatic…
Previously, we informed about the NANOMET workshop on the OECD Guidance Document (GD) 317 dealing with the aquatic and sediment toxicity testing of nanomaterials. By the end of last week another NANOMET online seminar took place. There, the scope, content and practical use of the testing guideline (TG) 318 was discussed. It particularly focused on…
In our many previous blog entries, we have talked about nanomaterial regulation within the EU. In general, nanomaterials and nanoforms are covered within the same meticulous regulatory framework, i.e. the REACH and CLP regulations. After decades of discussions between the EU member states, the European Commission, scientists and other stakeholders, new revisions to the existing…
It is popularly believed that the nano industry has entered the mass market and has undergone “consumerization” within the EU. This means that nanotechnology can no longer be considered part of a highly localized niche market, but has evolved from laboratories into being manufactured commercially, and has finally reached the consumers. Don’t believe me? Check…
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