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Abstract. This paper introduces the work of OECD ' s Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials. In particular, it describes its “sponsorship programme” through which OECD member countries and other stakeholders are collaborating to fund and manage the safety testing of 14 manufactured nanomaterials. The paper describes the endpoints which will be addressed during the safety testing which cover both human health and environmental safety. There is also reference to supporting work including a preliminary review of existing test guidelines as well as work on alterative test methods which ultimately aims to avoid the use of animal testing.
(This paper does not necessarily represent the views of OECD or its member countries.)
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Kearns, P., Gonzalez, M., OKI, N., Lee, K., Rodriguez, F. (2009). The Safety of Nanotechnologies at the Oecd. In: Linkov, I., Steevens, J. (eds) Nanomaterials: Risks and Benefits. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-9491-0_27
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