The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) has posted a recording of its March 6, 2023, webinar on “Nano in Action: Antimicrobial Treatment.” The webinar explored a topic where relevance has been amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, but that has long been on the to do list of the public building and transport sectors. Subjects
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EUON Publishes Nanopinion on the Need for Updating Language Regarding Nanomaterials
On May 31, 2021, the European Union (EU) Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) published a Nanopinion entitled “Updating our language: why we should not paint all nanoforms with the same brush” by Chiara Venturini, Director General of the Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA). Venturini reviews how the EU’s language has evolved. In 2011, the European…
NIA Publishes Position Paper on Changing Regulatory Landscape and Language for the Nanoscale
The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) has published a March 2021 position paper, A changing regulatory landscape and language for the nanoscale, that examines the transition from “nanomaterial” to “nanoforms” to reflect better the differences in nanomaterial properties both in relation to bulk counterparts and to nanoforms of the same substance. In the paper, NIA…
NIA Will Hold Webinar on “Designing a Global Trade Strategy for Nanomaterials”
On March 10, 2021, the Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) will hold a webinar on “Designing a global trade strategy for nanomaterials.” NIA Director General Chiara Venturini will begin the webinar by providing an overview of recent and upcoming global trade developments. Ted Kalmbach, Chief Strategy Officer at NIA member BNNANO, will discuss…
NIA Survey on “Advanced Materials” Terminology and Relevance to Nanomaterials Closes on June 12
The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) began a survey on June 4, 2020, inviting commercial actors within the nanomaterials arena (producers, users, and professional providers) to contribute their organization’s perception and use of the term “Advanced Materials.” According to NIA, there is increasing policy focus on the term “Advanced Materials,” with national governments and international frameworks…
NanoHarmony Project Will Hold Introductory Webinar in July
The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) will hold a webinar on July 7, 2020, on “Introducing the NanoHarmony project.” Funded through Horizon 2020, NanoHarmony began on April 1, 2020. NanoHarmony brings together 14 expert partners from ten European countries and will work alongside the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and European…
EUON Publishes Nanopinion on Use of the Term “Nanoplastics”
On March 3, 2020, the European Union (EU) Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) published a Nanopinion entitled “‘Nanoplastics’ — it’s a name game.” Claire Skentelbery, Director General, Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA), reviews the difference between engineered (manufactured) nanomaterials and naturally originating (incidental) nanomaterials. Skentelbery notes that use of the term “nanoplastics,” without describing their…
NIA Publishes Position Paper on Terminology of “Nanoplastics”
On February 13, 2020, the Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) published a position paper entitled ‘Nanoplastics’: Use of suitable terminology for representation in waste, degradation of plastics and presence in the environment. In the paper, NIA and its members urge caution and clarity when referring to plastics as small particles or fragments. NIA states that…
NIA Webinar on Nanosafety Available on YouTube
The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA), a “cross-sectoral, responsible voice for nanotechnology value chains and the global commercial eco-system,” hosts frequent webinars and then posts the webinars on its YouTube channel. On May 7, 2019, NIA held a webinar on “Nano in Action: Nanosafety.” Participants heard about the latest research and support tools…
NIA Will Hold Webinar on Commercialization of Nanomaterials
The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) will hold a webinar on January 24, 2019, on “Nano in Business: Commercialization of nanomaterials.” This is the first webinar in NIA’s “Nano in Business” series, which is dedicated to the roadmap to commercial success for nanomaterials. This includes not only the launch of companies, but also…