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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…

Unfortuantely this post is only available in german.

In 2020, the OECD released a new set of guidelines for the assessment of fate and ecotoxicity of nanomaterial, one of which is the guidance document (GD) No. 317. It deals with aquatic and sediment ecotoxicity testing of nanomaterials (NM). The document provides instructions on conduction of the ecotoxicity assessment as well as guidance for…