Nanomaterials in the environment: current state of knowledge and regulations on chemical safety
Schwirn, Kathrin ; Völker, Doris
2016
35 p.
environmental impact assessment ; regulation ; nanomaterials
Chemicals
English
Bibliogr.
"Nanomaterials can have different or new properties in comparison with conventional chemicals and materials. 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 and appropriate measures to minimize the risks cannot be taken. Therefore, the main aim of this paper is to outline the necessary further development of chemicals regulations for nanomaterials with regard to the environment from UBA´s perspective."
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