The German Environment Agency evaluates and reviews the aspects of nanotechnology relevant to the environment. What is nanotechnology? What opportunities and risks does it hold? read more
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Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Risks
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Improve regulation of Nanomaterials
Until now, with few exceptions, there are no specific provisions for nanomaterials within the substance legislations. As a result, specific environmental risks cannot be described and assessed adequately. Therefore, the main aim of this paper is to outline the necessary further development of chemi¬cals regulations for nanomaterials with regard to the environment from UBA´s perspective. read more
