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Nanoparticles: Aspects of Safety and Risk Management

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Synthetic nanoparticles are within the scope of the existing chemical law in Europe (REACH). However, the present knowledge is not yet sufficient for the elaboration of nanospecific regulations. Many projects with the aim of completing the necessary scientific and technical basis for the assessment of nanotechnology related risks are under way. Under these circumstances voluntary safety standards by authorities or industry constitute an appropriate tool for the protection of human health and the environment.

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Das bestehende Chemikalienrecht in Europa (REACH) deckt synthetische Nanopartikel bereits ab. Für nanospezifische Regelungen reicht jedoch das bisherige Wissen nicht aus. Es laufen viele Projekte zur Ergänzung der wissenschaftlichen und technischen Grundlagen für eine anerkannte Risikobeurteilung in der Nanotechnologie. Freiwillige Sicherheitsstandards von Behörden oder Industrie stellen unter diesen Rahmenbedingungen ein zweckmässiges Instrument für den Schutz von Mensch und Umwelt dar.

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Correspondence to Jean-Pierre Matthieu.

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Received: June 2, 2008; accepted: June 3, 2008.

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Matthieu, JP. Nanoparticles: Aspects of Safety and Risk Management. J. Verbr. Lebensm. 3, 308–311 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00003-008-0359-z

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