NIA Members benefit from the involvement of the association in standardisation activities. NIA provides is members with briefings on the developments of standardisation and is the voice of the nanotechnology industries at the national (UK), regional and international levels of standardisation.
Since the start of discussions regarding terminologies and definitions of nanoscience, nanotechnology, and nanomaterial, NIA has closely monitored the developments in public standardisation and policy-making committees, as well as in industrial groups, and alerted its Members on upcoming consultations and decisions.
NIA support its Members in the area of Global Nanomaterials Safety by actively participating in relevant discussions, events and projects. NIA is participating in the regular meetings organised of OECD Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (WPMN).
NIA's expertise in nanotechnology education and training issues include:
NIA supports SMEs through regular updates on developments in policy, regulation, and standardisation, around the world. They furthermore benefit from NIA support through networking events and increased visibility on the NIA’s website and through its regular Newsletters, Members Alerts and Event announcements. In stakeholder consultations NIA represents the needs and limitations of its SMEs through specific evidence on the impact of SMEs.
NIA Services perfect for SMEs are:
