Nanotechnologie: Safety, Risk & Regulation

27.01.2012 US NRC Publishes New Nanotechnology Risk Report
The future of safe and sustainable nanotechnology is uncertain, says a new report ("A Research Strategy for Environmental, Health, and Safety Aspects of Engineered Nanomaterials")from the National Research Council. The report presents a strategic approach for developing research and a scientific infrastructure needed to address potential health and environmental risks of nanomaterials. » » »

13.01.2012 Insurances Underestimate Nano Risks
The reinsurance company Gen Re recently published an analysis and evaluation of the potential implications for the insurance of nanomaterials. The study concludes that the emergence of nanotechnology might entail one of the most important and most neglected risks for the insurance industry. It is advised that insurers cope with that topic and take adequate measures. » » »

10.01.2012 FOEN Study Analyses Nanosilver Waste
The manufacturing and further processing of nanomaterials produces waste. The risk potential of such waste correlates with the functionality and the specific surface of nanomaterials that could result in higher reactivity and mobility. On behalf of the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) mass streams of silver, also available at the nanoscale, are analysed along the production process of textiles. Thus, basic principles for the treatment of nano waste should be established. » » »

20.12.2011 2nd Webinar: Managing Nano Risk – Implementation of a Risk Management System for Nanomaterials
The Innovation Society, St.Gallen and Marsh invite you to the second, free-of-charge webinar on February 23rd 2012 (16.00-17.00). Manufacturers and distributors of nanomaterials and nano-based products as well as retail companies, insurances and investors are invited to attend the webinar. Register now! » » »

19.12.2011 German Bundestag: SPD Claims for Nano Safety and Product Register
The Social Democratic fraction (SPD) in the German Bundestag claimed with their motion (17/8158) to attach great importance to safety in the field of nanotechnology. In the EU Council of Ministers the immediate installation of a nano product register should be requested. » » »

13.12.2011 European Journal of Law and Technology special issue on nanotechnology regulations
The European Journal of Law and Technology (EJLT) special issue on the regulation of nanotechnology is now officially online. The issue contains 15 contributions that canvass some of the most pressing philosophical, ethical and regulatory questions currently being debated around the world in relation to nanotechnologies and more specifically nanomaterials. » » »

09.12.2011 Danish EPA funds NanoRiskCat - a conceptual decision support tool for nanomaterials
In this project funded by the Danish EPA the Technical University of Denmark and National Research Centre for the Working Environment has initiated the development of a screening tool called NanoRiskCat (NRC) for the evaluation of exposure and hazard of nanomaterials contained in products for professional and private use. » » »

05.12.2011 EPA Grants Approval for Nanopesticide - Nanosilver from Swiss Company
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted its approval for a pesticide based on a nanoscale material. The product, Swiss-made antimicrobial nanosilver used in fabrics, was given a four-year conditional registration. » » »





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