Commission invites experts to register in the database for projects evaluation
The European Research Executive Agency (REA) has circulated a call for experts from a wide range of fields, including nanotechnology, to register in the European Commission database. 
NIA member Cerion Nanomaterials recognized with Frost & Sullivan's “2022 Technology Innovation Leadership Award”
NIA member Cerion Nanomaterials has been recognized with  Frost & Sullivan's “2022 Technology Innovation Leadership Award” This award is provided  in recognition of Cerion’s superior leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic development within the nanomaterials industry.   You can read the full report here.
Stakeholder consultation opens for review of the Cosmetic Products Regulation
After REACH, targeted revision begins in order to bring the CPR in line with the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.
Commission holds second stakeholder workshop on SSbD criteria
The event saw the presentation and discussion of the draft safe-and sustainable-by-design criteria for chemicals that should be finalized by the end of the year.
ACS article - The regulatory framework for nanoplastics
A discussion of the current and potential future framework for regulating intentionally produced nanoplastics.
Nano in Action: Graphene(s) solutions to tackle societal challenges - Recording available
Our latest Nano In Action webinar's recording is now available to watch or watch again: https://youtu.be/ExnEkGcovK8 The webinar is divided in two parts: the first one presents the Graphene Classification Framework and the rationale for its creation, discussing the need for clarity when talking about different types of graphene. The second part...
Biodegradation, SbD surveys open for EUON/ECHA study
The EU Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) and ECHA are collecting information for a study on nanomaterials biodegradation.
EU notifies WTO of Cosmetics Regulation amendment banning 12 nanomaterials
The relevant nanomaterials will be added to Annex II of the Cosmetics Regulation.
EUON publishes Nanopinion on nanoplastics risk assessment
Nanoplastics are becoming a familiar term due to increased discussions on plastic pollution, yet they have not been as well described as engineered nanomaterials.
ACEnano project releases publication on sample preparation optimization for nanomaterials analysis
NIA member Vitrocell are among the co-authors of a publication exploring reproducible automation and standardization protocols for sample preparation.
NIA's Dr Blanca Suarez Merino and Dr Sean Kelly co-author article on safe(r)-by-design guidelines for the nanotechnology industry
The Safe(r)-by-design guidelines for the nanotechnology industry, co-authored by NIA staff Dr Blanca Suarez Merino and Dr Sean Kelly as part of the NanoReg2 project, are now available online.
ECHA publishes updates to the nanoform appendix to the substance registration guidance
ECHA has published an update to the Appendix for nanoforms applicable to the Guidance on Registration and Substance Identification.
Consultation opens for targeted revision of the REACH Regulation
The European Commission has opened the public consultation on the targeted revision of Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH Regulation).
NIA members CEA and Amires among the organisers of IndTech2022
NIA members Amires and CEA are among the organisers of IndTech2022, which will be held in Grenoble under the auspices of the French Presidency of the EU.
NanoCommons project to hold closing event in June during NanoWeek
NIA member the University of Birmingham is organising the final conference of the NanoCommons project of which it is the coordinator. The event will be taking place in Limassol (Cyprus) during the NanoWeek organised by NanoCommons in collaboration with the NanoSafetyCluster from 20 to 24 June.
ISO publishes new standard for nano-objects dispersed in liquids
The International Standards Organization (ISO) has released ISO/TS 21357:2022 for the evaluation of the mean size of nano-objects in liquid dispersions through the static multiple light scattering (SMLS) technique.
New nanomaterials papers: Sustainable Development Goals, Safe- and sustainable-by-design
Two papers have recently been published on the topic of sustainability and nanomaterials, looking at nano contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals and the introduction of SSbD respectively.
ECHA publishes first assessments of regulatory needs for groups of chemicals
Together with EU Member States, ECHA has been assessing the regulatory needs of groups of substances with the goal to accelerate regulatory action on chemicals of concern, while trying to avoid regrettable substitutions.
NIA co-signs stakeholder statement on UK association to Horizon Europe
The European Health Stakeholder Group that NIA is a member of has released a joint statement calling on the European Commission to formalize the UK association to the Horizon Europe funding framework as soon as possible.
Targeted stakeholder consultation on the CLP Regulation revision
DG ENV has commissioned a study in the context of the targeted revision of the CLP Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures) and related impact assessment.