Work on nanomaterials in the 4th National Environmental Health Plan
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07/05/2021
“Better manage the health and environmental risks of nanomaterials”: this is the title of action 13 of the 4th National Health and Environment Plan (PNSE 4), which has just been published by the government. This “action” is divided into 5 parts and includes many recommendations from civil society:
- Support the adoption of an harmonized definition of nanomaterials at the European level
- Improve knowledge on the use of nanomaterials
- Improve knowledge of the health and environmental risks associated with nanomaterials
- Improve compliance with obligations regarding the presence of nanomaterials in everyday objects and extend labelling obligations to additional sectors
- Regulate nanomaterials that do not have a strong utility and may present risks.
We would have liked to see actions about awareness and information for the general public, exposed workers and residents, as well as vulnerable people. Efforts in this direction must be continued.
Other news on the topic
Upcoming Nano Agenda
22
Sep.
2025
Innovative Research Paths in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (Advanced Nano 2025, Krakow – Poland)
Krakow
Conference
- International Conference on Advanced Nanotechnology and Nano Materials
- September 22 & 23, 2025
- Website: https://advnanotech.authorsequity.org
29
Sep.
2025
15th Meeting on Nanoscience Advances (MNA 2025) (C’Nano, Porquerolles Island – France)
Porquerolles island
Conference
- 15th Meeting on Nanoscience Advances (MNA 2025)
- Organized by: C’Nano (CNRS), Aix-Marseille University
- Dates: from September 29th to October 2nd
- Website: https://cnano-paca.fr/conf/mna2025/index.html
30
Sep.
2025
Nanomaterials: Best practices in nanomaterials risk prevention: awareness-raising and laboratory scenarios (CNRS, Paris – France)
Paris
Training
- Training for nanomaterial handlers (technicians, engineers, PhD students, researchers, etc.) and prevention assistants
- Organizers: CNRS
- Objectives: learn about the risks involved in handling nanomaterials and the prevention and protection measures to be implemented, as well as best practices for limiting exposure.
- Topics covered:
- Health effects / Risk assessment
- Preventive measures / Good laboratory practice / Time and space management / Collective and individual protection / Cleaning methods for surfaces, materials and equipment / Product storage / Product management
- Hands-on workshops:
- Implementing best practices when handling nanometric powders / Case studies / Assessment & recommendations
- Case studies: risk analysis and recommendations
- Examples of workstation design involving nanomaterials
- Website: https://formation.ifsem.cnrs.fr/training/1027/4426