Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials
The use of nanomaterials and nanotechnology in general is at the forefront of innovation with the potential to transform industry and everyday life in many sectors to benefit consumers, workers, patients, and indeed all of society.
To keep you informed of the latest developments and challenges, Steptoe is pleased to announce that Dr. Anna Gergely, Director of Environment, Health and Safety at Steptoe's Brussels office and head of the firm's nanotechnology practice, was asked by AmCham EU to lead the effort to publish their brochure on nanotechnology and nanomaterials titled "Tiny Particles with Big Benefits." Dr. Gergely, who chairs the AmCham EU Nanotechnologies Working Group, contributed to the EU Regulation chapter of the publication.
"The use of nanomaterials and nanotechnology in general is at the forefront of innovation with the potential to transform industry and everyday life in many sectors to benefit consumers, workers, patients, and indeed all of society," say the authors.
As a key enabling technology, nanotechnology has the potential to boost the competitiveness of EU industry, but the evolving regulatory framework will be instrumental in determining whether EU firms become and/or remain innovation leaders. To make this happen, Europe must create a suitable regulatory environment which supports nanotechnology development and innovation.
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