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Strategy for Nanotechnology-related Environmental, Health, And Safety Research
Source: National Science and Technology Council – Publication date: February 2008
	The Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council's Committee on Technology released a document describing the National Nanotechnology Initiative'?s (NNI) strategy for addressing priority research on the environment, health and safety (EHS) aspects of nanomaterials.

The Big Down: Atomtech & Technologies Converging at the Nanoscale
Source: ETC Group – Publication date: January 2003
	ETC Group, an advocacy group issued a report recommending a halt to some nanotech activities. The report proposes a shutdown of all research and development of molecular manufacturing and reiterates its call for a moratorium on commercial production of new nanomaterials. The report also suggests creating an international forum for evaluating new technologies and a United Nations-led effort to monitor corporations involved in new technologies and their markets.

The Convergence of the Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Engineering
Source: MIT – Publication date: January 2011
	A new model for scientific research known as 'convergence' offers the potential for revolutionary advances in biomedicine and other areas of science, according to this white paper by 12 leading MIT researchers. The white paper says that one should capitalize on the trend of convergence - which involves the merger of life, physical and engineering sciences - to foster the innovation necessary to meet the growing demand for accessible, affordable health care.

The Economic Development of Nanotechnology
Source: European Commission – Publication date: November 2006
	A focus of this report has been put on the analysis of Europe compared to its main competitors.

The Ethics and Politics of Nanotechnology
Source: UNESCO – Publication date: July 2006
	Brochure describing the science of nanotechnology and presenting some of the ethical, legal and political issues that face the international community in the near future.

The FRAMINGNANO Governance Platform
Source: FramingNano – Publication date: February 2010
	The FramingNano project was launched in May 2008 with the aim of creating proposals for a workable governance platform. The resulting FramingNano Governance Platform, as described in this report, has been proposed to the European Commission as a tool to support the responsible development of nanotechnologies at European level and beyond.

The future of nanotechnology. We need to talk.
Source: Nanologue – Publication date: October 2006
	This study describes three scenarios contrasting developments of Nanotechnology in Europe by 2015.

The Nanotechnology-Biology Interface: Exploring Models for Oversight
Source: Humphrey Institute of the University of Minnesota – Publication date: September 2005
	The Center for Science, Technology & Public Policy at the Humphrey Institute of the University of Minnesota hosted a workshop on September 15, 2005 to explore and evaluate models for the oversight of nanotechnology, with a focus on nanoparticles that are used in or derived from biological systems. Over 160 people attended the workshop, including individuals from industry, academe, national organizations, and federal, state and local government. This is the report summarizing the workshop.

The National Nanotechnology Initiative Strategic Plan
Source: U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative – Publication date: December 2004
	This document contains the vision, goals and plans for specific activities to be accomplished by the 22 agencies participating in the National Nanotechnology Initiative

The Relevance for Food Safety of Applications of Nanotechnology in the Food and Feed Industries
Source: Food Safety Authority of Ireland – Publication date: September 2008
	A report has been published by the FSAI on nanotechnology and its potential future applications in food production and food packaging. The report describes the likely benefits for both consumers and manufacturers from nanotechnology but cautions that there is a lack of knowledge about the effects of nanotechnology in the food chain. This knowledge gap needs to be addressed and food safety legislation needs to be strengthened to ensure that the health of Irish consumers is protected.