Modern policy & decision-making process in the sphere of nanotechnology

Document Type

Syllabus

Publication Date

1-1-2021

Abstract

Nanotechnology is an imperative and fast growing scientific field with the lot of practical applicable features in all sectors. At the same time there are numerous questions regarding the unintended impacts of nanoparticles (NPs) on the health and ecosystem. Owing to the new properties of NPs there are also fresh potential threats connected with these materials. Nanothreat is an important factor to be considered because its chronic consequences are still mostly unidentified, specifically in regards to human health. If threats are measured in time, the retroactive costs of recognizing main impacts in health, safety, and environment (HSE) and latent responsibility costs in case of damages can be minimized. Moreover, the nanotechnology has raised many ethical questions and lack of transparency of information on their production process and bioavailability. Therefore, it is vital to guarantee an ample legal response in order to defend users of nanotechnology. Many countries have already been involved in examining the regulatory frameworks to use nanoparticles (NPs) and different move have been taken in regulating nano-based products in several sectors including agricultural, food, medicine and so on. This chapter presents on overview of necessity of modern nanopolicy and regulations for commercial applications of nanomaterials. In addition, negative and positive impacts of NPs and different nanoregulations and guidance actively implemented by different countries around the world were also discussed.

Identifier

85126728875 (Scopus)

ISBN

[9780128224151]

Publication Title

Handbook of Functionalized Nanomaterials Environmental Health and Safety A Volume in Micro and Nano Technologies

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822415-1.00015-9

First Page

323

Last Page

336

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