Session 1 - Nanomaterial definitions, REACH and global regulatory priorities
The opening session addresses EU and global regulatory perspectives on nanomaterials. From the EU, we will talk about REACH annex updates and progress, in addition to the long-term priorities foreseen in Europe. Moving to a global level, the session covers OECD actions (including ‘the Malta project’), likely regulatory pathways in regions as Oceania, South Korea and South America and collaboration priorities outside the EU.
- Andrej Kobe, European Commission – REACH annex progress
- Carlander, NIA – OECD priorities and the Malta Project
- Guillaume Flament, NIA – Global regulatory progression, plus long-term alignment and collaboration
Session 2 - Nanoforms; to group or not to group, that is the questions
As nanoforms come into focus, cross-community collaboration is needed to support dossier planning for REACH registration. This session focuses on the work undertaken in NIA’s Global Regulatory Working Group, resulting in a draft position paper and roadmap to support Members.
- David Carlander, NIA – Challenges foreseen with nanoforms and the work of the NIA GRWG
- Gregor Schneider, RAS AG – Case study of a NIA Member with a nanostructured biocide
Session 3 - Nanotechnology crossing sectors
Food production and packaging is an emerging application for nanomaterials, with regulatory development guiding likely market access. This session hears from the European Food Safety Agency about guidance under development, emerging nano applications and views from the EFSA Nano Network before a detailed look into regulatory dossier development for food contact materials.
- Reinhilde Schoonjans, European Food Safety Authority - Public consultation of the EFSA guidance on nanotechnology.
- Rachida Semail, Keller and Heckman LLP - Regulation of nanomaterials used in food contact materials and articles.
- David Carlander, NIA - EU nano food policy plate
Session 4 - Global innovations within nanotechnology
NIA members are now working to track and share innovations across the world through the Nanotechnology Innovation Council. We will hear the first review of Member priorities, plus an insight into the role of blockchain within nanotechnology and how NIA Members can help develop the first application into nano value chains.
Contributing speakers:
- Claire Skentelbery, NIA - Global innovations in nanotechnology
- Lorenzo Zullo, Chemycal - Chemical blockchain and its application into nano.
