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Bleeker EA, de Jong WH, Geertsma RE, et al. Considerations on the EU definition of a nanomaterial: science to support policy making. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 2012;65(1):119-25doi: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2012.11.007.
Bleeker, E. A., de Jong, W. H., Geertsma, R. E., Groenewold, M., Heugens, E. H., Koers-Jacquemijns, M., van de Meent, D., Popma, J. R., Rietveld, A. G., Wijnhoven, S. W., Cassee, F. R., & Oomen, A. G. (2013). Considerations on the EU definition of a nanomaterial: science to support policy making. Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP, 65(1), 119-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yrtph.2012.11.007
Bleeker, Eric A J, et al. "Considerations on the EU definition of a nanomaterial: science to support policy making." Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP vol. 65,1 (2013): 119-25. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yrtph.2012.11.007
Bleeker EA, de Jong WH, Geertsma RE, Groenewold M, Heugens EH, Koers-Jacquemijns M, van de Meent D, Popma JR, Rietveld AG, Wijnhoven SW, Cassee FR, Oomen AG. Considerations on the EU definition of a nanomaterial: science to support policy making. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 2013 Feb;65(1):119-25. doi: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2012.11.007. Epub 2012 Nov 29. PMID: 23200793.
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Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 2013 Feb;65(1):119-25. doi: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2012.11.007. Epub 2012 Nov 29.

Considerations on the EU definition of a nanomaterial: science to support policy making.

Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP

Eric A J Bleeker, Wim H de Jong, Robert E Geertsma, Monique Groenewold, Evelyn H W Heugens, Marjorie Koers-Jacquemijns, Dik van de Meent, Jan R Popma, Anton G Rietveld, Susan W P Wijnhoven, Flemming R Cassee, Agnes G Oomen

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  1. RIVM, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, PO Box 1, 3720 BA Bilthoven, The Netherlands. [email protected]

PMID: 23200793 DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2012.11.007

Abstract

In recent years, an increasing number of applications and products containing or using nanomaterials have become available. This has raised concerns that some of these materials may introduce new risks for humans or the environment. A clear definition to discriminate nanomaterials from other materials is prerequisite to include provisions for nanomaterials in legislation. In October 2011 the European Commission published the 'Recommendation on the definition of a nanomaterial', primarily intended to provide unambiguous criteria to identify materials for which special regulatory provisions might apply, but also to promote consistency on the interpretation of the term 'nanomaterial'. In this paper, the current status of various regulatory frameworks of the European Union with regard to nanomaterials is described, and major issues relevant for regulation of nanomaterials are discussed. This will contribute to better understanding the implications of the choices policy makers have to make in further regulation of nanomaterials. Potential issues that need to be addressed and areas of research in which science can contribute are indicated. These issues include awareness on situations in which nano-related risks may occur for materials that fall outside the definition, guidance and further development of measurement techniques, and dealing with changes during the life cycle.

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