The EU Regulation of Nanomaterials: Smoother or Harder? The Precautionary Tool Chest as the Basis for Better Regulating Nanomaterials

Raphael Gellert; Eugenio Mantovani; Paul De Hert

The EU Regulation of Nanomaterials: Smoother or Harder? The Precautionary Tool Chest as the Basis for Better Regulating Nanomaterials

Raphael Gellert, Eugenio Mantovani, Paul De Hert

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The EU regulatory framework on nanomaterials falls mainly within the shared competence of the EU and of its member states. This means that the sources of the regu- lation of nanomaterials are found primarily in the law promulgated in Brussels, if Brussels thinks fit to draft laws in these areas, which is the case. The EU regulatory toolbox in- cludes directives and regulations which are binding on member states, as well as the so-called “soft law” instruments (not binding instruments) such as recommendations and communications. The European Commission (EC) and its agencies and research centers play a central, propulsive role in the regulatory process.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Nanoengineering
Subtitle of host publication	Global Approaches to Health and Safety Issues
Editors	Patricia I. Dolez
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	339-374
Number of pages	36
ISBN (Print)	978-0-444-62747-6
Publication status	Published - 4 Jun 2015

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This book is a timely review on the global effort on the health and safety issues of
nanoengineering materials, devices, and structures. The book brings together nanotechnology researchers from around the world to discuss a wide spectrum of topics.

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