Securing the Promise of Nanotechnologies: Towards Transatlantic Regulatory Cooperation

Nanotechnologies will impact our lives on a global scale. They allow for the manipulation of matter or creation of structures down to the molecular level and promise benefits in a wide range of applications, from health care to food, cosmetics, chemicals, information technology and energy storage. Nanomaterials are already being used in numerous consumer products, but a gap has emerged between technological progress and our understanding of nanomaterials risks for environment and human health. Developing effective nanomaterials governance is critical to the future success of existing and emerging nanotechnologies.

Over the past year, experts from the London School of Economics, Environmental Law Institute, Chatham House and the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies have been examining the prospects for transatlantic regulatory cooperation for nanomaterials in chemicals, food and cosmetics. Their research findings and policy recommendations are to be published in a major report, which will be presented and discussed at this seminar.

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