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NanoRegulation Conference

5th International NanoRegulation Conference 2009

"No Data, No Market?" - Challenges to nano-information and nano-communication

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"No Data, No Market" - A challenge to nano-regulators and industry

Consumers want to know what they buy, retailers want to know what they sell, processors and recyclers need to know what they handle. However, the relevant nanospecific information often does not reach these recipients because there is no obligation for transfer of nanospecific information. Nano-materials are likely to become “black boxes” in terms of information; as a consequence, consumer confidence decreases and politicians, NGO and consumer advocates are calling for transparency, declaration and labelling.

The European Parliament unmistakably stated: „No Data, No Market “in its 2009 report on regulatory aspects of nanomaterials. The politicians wanted manufactured nanomaterials to be treated as new substances, requiring extensive safety testing and mandatory labelling.

Nano-Information along the value chain – Must have or nice to have?

REACH and other European Chemicals Acts clearly shift the responsibility to ensure safe products to manufacturers and those who put them on the market. However, it remains unclear what kind of nanospecific information is needed at the different stages in the product life cycle, and how it should be delivered. What prerequisites and tools are necessary to ensure a purposeful and efficient information transfer along the value chain?

Programme

NanoRegulation 25.11.2009: Political and societal needs and expectations towards “nano- information”

The first day of the 5th NanoRegulation conference will provide a comprehensive overview on the political and regulatory background of nanotechnology governance on the national, European and global level. In the light of the European Parliament calling for adaptations of the regulatory framework regarding manufactured nanomaterials, what will be the strategy of the European Commission? What nano-specific information is indispensable for authorities and consumers? What instruments for communication and transfer of nano-specific information along the value chain are available?

NanoRegulation 26.11.2009: Best practices in nano safety information and public communication

The second day of the NanoRegulation conference will bring together the different members of the nanotechnology value chain to discuss who needs what kind of information. Three workshops will offer the participants the opportunity to point out their opinions, discuss them and suggest strategic guidelines for a feasible and effective information policy along the value chain and towards external stakeholders.

For a detailed programme, please consult the flyer.

Who should attend

The NanoRegulation conference is addressed to executive representatives from international regulatory bodies, industry and insurance companies, scientists, NGO, associations, politicians, the media and the interested public.