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OECD launches sponsorship program for safety testing of nanomaterials (Nanowerk, 6/6/08) |
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June 06, 2008 |
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OECD’s Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials has
launched a “sponsorship program” in which countries will share the testing of
specific nanomaterials at its 3rd meeting in November 2008. Much valuable
information on the safety of nanomaterials can be derived by testing a
representative set for human health and environmental safety.
In launching this sponsorship program the Working Party
agreed a priority list of nanomaterials for testing (based on materials which
are in or close to commerce) as well as a list of endpoints for which they
should be tested.
The Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials1 was
established in 2006 to help member countries efficiently and effectively
address the safety challenges of nanomaterials. OECD has a wealth of experience
in developing methods for the safety testing and assessment of chemical
products.
Read the full article here.
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Last Updated ( June 09, 2008 )
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