Public consultation on the safety of nanotechnologies - PEROSH and the NEW OSH ERA network submitted a joint comment
In May 2009 the European Commission launched a public consultation on the safety of nanotechnologies to prepare a scientific hearing which will take place on 10 September 2009 in Brussels.
The hearing will focus on the scientific aspects of the issues covered in the Scientific Committees' opinions related to Nanotechnology. The outcome of the consultation will be presented at the hearing on 10 September in Brussels. PEROSH together with the NEW OSH ERA Network submitted a joint comment that was prepared by researchers of both networks.
The comment highlights the occupational health and safety aspects of the use and development of nanotechnologies and calls attention to the priorities for research from an occupational safety and health point of view.
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