Posted: December 14, 2009 |
Analysis of information gathering initiatives on manufactured nanomaterials |
(Nanowerk News) In its series on the safety of manufactured nanomaterials, the OECD has published Analysis of Information Gathering Initiatives on Manufactured Nanomaterials (pdf download, 337 KB).
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This document analyses the similarities and differences identified in current and proposed information gathering initiatives for manufactured nanomaterials.
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The analysis includes the following information elements that should be considered in an
information gathering initiative: use pattern; physical and chemical properties; life cycle information; fate;
human health toxicity; ecotoxicity; and risk management measures.
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The document concludes with a number of considerations and recommendations to countries which are considering launching voluntary or mandatory schemes on manufactured nanomaterials. It includes a table, which compares the types of information included in information gathering schemes launched in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
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