Posted: August 16, 2008

Next public FDA meeting on nanotechnology will discuss food, cosmetics, drugs and medical devices

(Nanowerk News) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public meeting on September 8, 2008 to gather information that will assist the Agency in implementing the recommendations of the Nanotechnology Task Force Report.
For more information on the Nanotechnology Task Force and for a copy of this Report please visit: http://www.fda.gov/nanotechnology/.
Docket Number FDA-2008-N-0416. Consideration of FDA-Regulated Products That May Contain Nanoscale Materials; Public Meeting. 46,022-24. 73 Fed. Reg. 46,022 (08-07-2008).
Location

University Systems of Maryland:

The Universities at Shady Grove Conference Center

9630 Gudelsky Drive,

Rockville, MD 20850

http://www.shadygrove.umd.edu/conference/

Meeting materials:
For all meeting materials or any additional information please contact [email protected] or call 301-827-3360. Comments due by Friday, October 24, 2008:
The FDA is interested in obtaining public comment to assist the Agency in future development of guidances recommended by the Nanotechnology Task Force Report. The purpose of this meeting is to gather data and information on the effects on quality, safety, and effectiveness of nanoscale materials in products subject to FDA regulation. Send Comments:
Mailing Address:

Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305)

Food and Drug Administration

5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061

Rockville, Maryland 20852

Internet: http://www.regulations.gov

Source: FDA