U.S. Refines Nanotechnology Regulation

摘要

ON JUNE 9,2011, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released principles specific to the regulation and oversight of nanotechnology applications. The principles are intended to guide the development and implementation of policies, as described in "U.S. Decision-Making Concerning Regulation and Oversight of Application of Nanotechnology and Nano-materials." This column discusses the principles and outlines their role in the governance of nanotechnology in the United States.