Regulatory bodies worldwide have sought to develop risk assessment processes to study the potential detrimental impacts of producing nanomaterials.
In 2012 nanomaterials regulation grew at a fast pace as government’s sought to assuage any potential consumer backlash from their usage. However, many scientists feel these moves are unnecessary and the result of scaremongering rather than any concrete evidence.Â
Nanomaterials Regulation
Regulatory bodies worldwide have sought to develop risk assessment processes to study the potential detrimental impacts of producing nanomaterials as well as the impact of their incorporation in products. At present, nanotechnology products are regulated mainly through existing regulations. However this is changing as it is viewed as not being effective in taking into consideration the unique properties of nanomaterials. New regulatory provisions have been advocated by a number of groups, and governments are taking heed. Most authorities have up to now sought to extend current regulation schemes as well as ensuring nanomaterials meet current requirements but the worm is turning. Voluntary schemes to ensure compliance have also been endorsed by public bodies and industry. However, these have met with varying degrees of success. Government bodies have been working furiously in 2012 on a variety of frameworks to deal with the presence of nanomaterials in the market place.
