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Applied Nanotechnology, 3rd Edition
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Applied Nanotechnology, 3rd Edition

by Jeremy Ramsden
January 2018
Beginner to intermediate content levelBeginner to intermediate
312 pages
11h 48m
English
William Andrew
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Chapter 15

Regulation

Abstract

The regulation of the nano-industry is outlined. Although regulatory activity is presently in a state of active development, making it difficult to characterize the present framework in much detail, at present it is strongly based on extensions to existing provisions regulating chemicals and drugs, and their effects on human safety and the environment, and it is often ineffectual when applied to nanomaterials. Self-regulation by the industry itself may be better than a semblance of official oversight if the regulatory agencies have become contaminated by venality, coupled with a well-informed public able to make its own decisions about what to consume. In order to establish regulation commensurate with the ...

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ISBN: 9780128133446