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Q: How are the products of nanotechnologies regulated in the EU?
A: Most EU legislation addresses products but does not usually address the specific technology used for their production. Although there are no provisions in EU legislation that refer explicitly to nanom...
Q: How does the Commission ensure that regulatory requirements cope with evolving nanotechnologies and/or nanomaterials?
A: EU legislation is drafted so that new technological developments can be taken into consideration. Implementation guidance and standards will be reviewed when a need to do so emerges from new data that...
Q: What are the objectives of the Code of Conduct in nanotechnology research?
A: The Commission Recommendation on a Code of Conduct for Responsible Nanosciences and Nanotechnology Research is based on seven principles: meaning (activities should be broadly comprehensible); sustain...
Q: How does the Commission include ethical issues in nanotechnology?
A: The Commission has addressed ethics in nanotechnology since 2002. Conferences, dialogues and research activities of technology platforms on ethical implications of nanotechnology have been supported b...
Q: Is there cooperation in nanotechnology research with countries outside the EU?
A: The 7th Framework Programme is open to researchers outside the EU, and partners in 'international cooperation partner countries' may receive EC funding. In addition, the Commission has been active in ...
Q: How is the Commission promoting dialogue between citizens and stakeholders on nanotechnologies?
A: The Commission considers that effective two-way dialogue is indispensable for emerging technologies such as nanotechnologies. Public trust in and acceptance of nanotechnologies are crucial for the lon...
Q: What is the relationship between Nanoelectronics and Nanotechnology?
A: Nanoelectronics is the branch of electronics dealing with miniaturised electronic circuits integrated on semiconductor 'chips'. Its basic element is the transistor. Until recently, transistor dimensio...
Q: How can I keep informed about nanotechnologies?
A: The Commission's website on nanotechnology is a gateway to up-to-date information on the ongoing activities in various policy areas....