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A common European approach to the regulatory testing of nanomaterials

Acronym

NANOREG

Abstract

The project are developing a guide line for a common European approach to the regulatory testing of nanomaterilas

Large_Description

The innovative and economic potential of Manufactured Nano Materials (MNMs) is threatened by a limited understanding of the related EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) issues. While toxicity data is continuously becoming available, the relevance to regulators is often unclear or unproven. The shrinking time to market of new MNM drives the need for urgent action by regulators. NANoREG is the first FP7 project to deliver the answers needed by regulators and legislators on EHS by linking them to a scientific evaluation of data and test methods.
Based on questions and requirements supplied by regulators and legislators, NANoREG will: (i) provide answers and solutions from existing data, complemented with new knowledge, (ii) Provide a tool box of relevant instruments for risk assessment, characterisation, toxicity testing and exposure measurements of MNMs, (iii) develop, for the long term, new testing strategies adapted to innovation requirements, (iv) Establish a close collaboration among authorities, industry and science leading to efficient and practically applicable risk management approaches for MNMs and products containing MNMs.
The interdisciplinary approach involving the three main stakeholders (Regulation, Industry and Science) will significantly contribute to reducing the risks from MNMs in industrial and consumer products.
To answer regulatory questions and needs NANoREG will set up the liaisons with the regulation and legislation authorities in the NANoREG partner countries, establish and intensify the liaisons with selected industries and new enterprises, and develop liaisons to global standardization and regulation institutions in countries like USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Russia.

location

Europe

start_date

01/03/2013

end_date

30/08/2016

url_reference

http://nanoreg.eu/

innovation

The main objectives of the project are:
1. Providing legislators with a set of tools for risk assessment and decision making instruments for the short to medium term, by gathering data and performing pilot risk assessment, including exposure monitoring and control, for a selected number of nanomaterials used in products;
2. Developing for the long term, new testing strategies adapted to a high number of nanomaterials where many factors can affect their environmental and health impact.
3. Establishing a close collaboration among authorities and industry with regard to the knowledge required for appropriate risk management, and create the basis for common approaches, mutually acceptable datasets and risk management practices.

Keywords

LCA, nanomateriali, legislazione, risk assessment

Development_Status

Complete

Funding

European

Keywords

LCA, nanomateriali, legislazione, risk assessment

Project_Type

R&D

Partnerships

Research Unit	Name	Laboratory	Role
LEI	LCA ed ecodesign per l’eco-innovazione	Home page LEA laboratory (ENVIRONMENT)	Partner