- International
- Australia
- Canada
- Denmark
- Europe
- France
- Germany
- Norway
- UK
- Switzerland

International

• Borm, P.J.A, Robbins, D., Haubold, S., Kuhlbusch, T., Fissan, H., Donaldson K., Schins, R., Stone, V., Kreyling, W., Lademann, J., Krutmann, J., Warheit, D. and Oberdorster, E. (August 2006). The potential risks of nanomaterials: a review carried out for ECETOC. Particle and Fibre Toxicology, 3:11. Abstract. Article.
• - NEW - Faunce, T., Watal, A. (2010). Nanosilver and global public health: International regulatory issues. Nanomedicine, 5(4): 617-632. Article.

• Goldstein, B.D. (February 2007). 2007 Geo Year Book. The United Nations Environment Programme. Chapter "Emerging Challenges – New Findings".
• Greenpeace. (February 2007). Nanotechnology - Policy & Position paper. Paper.
• Hodge, G. (2008). Regulatory challenges of nanotechnologies. 2nd Annual Nanotechnology ‘Safety for Success’ Dialogue Workshop, Brussels. Presentation.
• ISO, IEC, NIST and OECD. (June 2008). International workshop on documentary standards for measurement and characterization for nanotechnologies. Report.
• International Risk Governance Council. (June 2006). Nanotechnology Risk Governance. White Paper.
• Munshi, D., Kurian, P., Bartlett, R.V., and Lakhtakia, A. (October 2005). A map of the nanoworld: Sizing up the science, politics, and business of the infinitesimal. Futures.
• Roco, M.C. International perspective on government nanotechnology funding in 2005. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 7: 707-712.
• OECD Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (WPMN). Publications in the Series on the Safety of Manufactured Nanomaterials
• OECD Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (WPMN). (July 2008). List of Manufactured Nanomaterials and List of Endpoints for Phase One of the OECD Testing Programme
• OECD Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (WPMN). (November 2007). Current Developments/ Activities on the Safety of Manufactured Nanomaterials: Tour de table at the 3rd Meeting of the WPMN
• UNESCO. (2006). The Ethics and Politics of Nanotechnology. Report

Australia

• Faunce, T. A., Walters, H., Williams, T., Bryant, D., Jennings, M. & Musk, B. (June 2006). Policy challenges from the "White" Senate inquiry into workplace-related health impacts of toxic dusts and nanoparticles. Australia and New Zealand Health Policy, 3:7. Abstract. Article.
• Monash University. (September 2007). A Review of Possible Impacts of Nanotechnology on Australia’s Regulatory Framework. Final Report
• Peatline, S. (March 2006).  Setting rules for science's bright new thing. The Sydney Morning Herald. Article
• Tolstoshev, A. (September 2006). Assessing the Environmental Risks for Australia, Earth Policy Centre. Report

Canada

• Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy (CIELAP). (May 2008). Update on a Framework for Canadian Nanotechnology Policy: A Second Discussion Paper. Report.
• Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy (CIELAP). (March 2007). Discussion Paper on a Policy Framework for Nanotechnology. Report.
• Council of Canadian Academies. (July 2008). Small is Different: A Science Perspective on the Regulatory Challenges of the Nanoscale. Report of the Expert Panel on Nanotechnology
• The Ethics Commission of Quebec. (November 2006). Ethics and Nanotechnologies: a basis for actions. Report.

Denmark

• Risø National Laboratory. (May 2006). Nanotechnology development in Denmark - environmental opportunities and risk. Report.

Europe

• Beyerlein, T. (Winter 2006-7). The Need and Purposes of a "Nanotechnology Act" in Germany and Europe. Nanotechnology Law & Business. 3(4).
• Brekelmans, C. (2008). Regulatory aspects of nanotechnologies in the EU. 2nd Annual Nanotechnology ‘Safety for Success’ Dialogue Workshop, Brussels. Presentation.
• European Parliament. (September 2006). Report on Nanosciences and nanotechnology: an action plan for Europe 2005-2009. Report
• Commission of the European Communities. (June 2008). Regulatory Aspects of Nanomaterials. Report
• Finnish Presidency Conference. (September 2006). “Nanotechnologies – Safety for Success”. Report
• Franco, A., Hansena, S.F., Olsenb, S.I., and Butti, L. (July 2007). Limits and prospects of the "incremental approach" and the European legislation on the management of risks related to nanomaterials. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 48(2): 171-183. Article.
• Nanoforum. (September 2006). Risk Governance in Nanotechnology. Article on the conceptual framework for risk governance in nanotechnology developed by the International Risk Governance Council. Report
• Nanologue. (November 2006). The future of nanotechnology. We need to talk, UE. Report
• European Commission. (March 2004). Nanotechnologies: A Preliminary Risk Analysis. Report
• VCI (German Chemical Industry Association). (February 2008). Requirements of the REACH Regulation on Substances which are Manufactured or Imported also as Nanomaterials. Report.

France

• Council for the Ile de France region. (January 2007). Citizen's Conference on nanosciences and nanotechnologies - Recommandations. News Article
• Citizens find nanotechs 'elitist. (23 January 2007). EurActiv.com, UE. News Article
• Comité Consultatif National d’Ethique pour les Sciences de la Vie et de la Santé. (February 2007). Ethical issues raised by nanosciences, nanotechnologies and health. Report - Summary
• CNRS (Octobre 2006). Enjeux éthiques des nanosciences et nanotechnologies. Report

• OPECST (French Parliamentary Office for Evaluation of scientific and technological options). (November 2006). Public hearing on "Nanotechnologies : potential risks and ethical issues". Transcripts

Germany

• BAuA - German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. (August 2006). Nanotechnology: Health and Environmental Risks of Nanoparticles. Report
• Beyerlein, T. (Winter 2006-7). The Need and Purposes of a "Nanotechnology Act" in Germany and Europe. Nanotechnology Law & Business. Volume 3, Issue 4.
• BFR - Federal Institute for Risk Assessment. (Avril 2006). Nanotechnology - Applications, Trends and Risks. Report
• BUND (friends of the Earth). (April 2007). Position “For the Responsible Management of Nanotechnology”. Report
• UBA - Federal Environment Agency (August 2006). Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Risks for Humans and the Environment. Report

Norway

• Throne-Holst, H; Sto, E. Who should be precautionary? Governance of nanotechnology in the risk society. Technology analysis & strategic management, 20(1): 99-112.

Switzerland

• FOEN (Federal Office for the Environment) and FOPH (Federal Office of Public Health). (July 2007). Risk Assessment and management of engineered nanoparticles. Report

UK

• Council for Science and Technology (CST). (March 2007). Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies: A Review of Government's Progress on its Policy Commitments. Report
• Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra, UK). (December 2007). Characterising the Potential Risks posed by Engineered Nanoparticles: A Second UK Government Research Report. Article
• DEFRA. (2005). Characterizing the Risks Posed by Nanoparticles: A First UK Government Risk Report. Report
• FSA. (March 2006). Draft report of FSA regulatory review. Report
• Health and Safety Executive. (March 2006). Review of the adequacy of current regulatory regimes to secure effective regulation of nanoparticles created by nanotechnology. Report
• HM Government. (2005, February). Response to the Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering Report: Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies: Opportunities and Uncertainties. Article
• Kearnes, M., Grove-White, Macnaghten, R.P., Wilsdon, J., Wynne, B. (December 2006). From Bio to Nano: Learning Lessons from the UK Agricultural Biotechnology Controversy. Science as Culture, Volume 15, Number 4. Article

• Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering. (October 2006). Nanoscience and nanotechnologies: opportunities and uncertainties, Two-year review of progress on Government actions. Report
• Royal Society & The Royal Academy of Engineering. (2004). Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies: Opportunities and Uncertainties. Article

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