Canada Seeks Comment on Interim Policy Offering Working Definition for Nanomaterials

摘要

Health Canada is accepting public comment on an interim policy statement that establishes a working definition for nanomaterials and provides a basis for applying current legislation and regulations to nanotechnology products.rnThe interim policy became effective on its March 1 publication date, but the public consultation runs through Aug. 31.rnAfter that, the department will release details of the consultation's results and take further steps to illustrate how the policy statement will apply in specific contexts related to the use of nanomaterials, Health Canada spokesman Stephane Shank told BNA April 7.