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Don't define nanomaterials - new commentary in Nature
Created by assoceditor on 15/07/2011 15:42:08


In a commentary published last week in Nature, Andrew Maynard argues that basing regulations on a term with no scientific justification will do more harm than good.



Last week's edition of the journal Nature includes a commentary by Risk Science Center Director Andrew Maynard on the definition of nanomaterials.

Under the headline "Don't define nanomaterials", Andrew Maynard highlights the dangers of veering away from science in the push to regulate engineered nanomaterials, and suggests that the safe development and use of these and other sophisticated materials must be grounded in sound science.

The commentary can be accessed here via the Nature website – click here to read the abstract. 

In addition, an earlier draft is freely available on the Risk Science Center blog.

Source: University of Michigan Risk Science Center

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