AMD Breakthrough in Carbon-Based Inks for Printed Electronics
Advanced Material Development (AMD), an NIA member, has made a major breakthrough in carbon nanomaterial-based inks, achieving conductivity levels of 3,000,000 Sm-¹. This advancement brings AMD’s inks closer to matching traditional metal-based solutions and represents a six-fold increase from their previous market-leading conductivity.
nanoPASS Project Unveils the Importance of the Bionano Interface in Nanosafety
In a groundbreaking effort to advance nanosafety and innovation, researchers from University College Dublin (UCD), as part of the EU-funded nanoPASS project, are shedding light on the critical role of the bionano interface. This tiny boundary, where biological and inorganic materials interact, holds the key to major advancements in fields ranging...
DoD Awards Seven Bioindustrial Manufacturing Contracts
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced seven new awards to bioindustrial firms as part of the Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP). This brings the total to 13 awards since the program’s inception, allocating $23 million to date. The DBIMP initiative, aligned with Executive Order 14081, "Advancing Biotechnology and...
AMD, an NIA Member, and University of Sussex Announce 10-Year Strategic Partnership
Advanced Material Development Ltd (AMD), a proud member of the Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA), has entered into a new 10-year commercial partnership with the University of Sussex. This exciting collaboration will drive the development and commercialization of nanomaterial inks and coatings for a variety of consumer and industrial...
ECHA Highlights Regulatory Challenges and Research Needs for Nanomaterials
In June 2024 ECHA published a document highlighting research needs to ensure that the regulatory frameworks remain robust and effective for the chemical safety assessment. The document also included nanomaterials, acknowledges the vast amount of research performed on the adaptation of testing guidelines and guidance for nanomaterials but still...
NIOSH Celebrates 20 Years of Nanotechnology Research with Engineering Controls and PPE Highlights
NIOSH reviews its major achievements in the area of nanomaterial exposure in the working environment in its 20th Anniversary. During this period, NIOSH has published science-based national guidance for respiratory and other Personal Protective Equipment PPE to protect against nanomaterial exposures.
NIOSH Hosts 2024 Nanotechnology Health and Safety Summit on October 9-10
The Nanotechnology Health and Safety summit will take place in the University of Cincinnati, on October 9th 2024 targeting industry, academia, and government experts to discuss the latest advancements in occupational exposure to nanotechnology and advanced materials. This event will also address critical safety and health challenges, and will...
NIA Responds to Updated NNI EHS Strategy
The NIA was pleased to make a detailed response to the recently published National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Research Strategy: 2024. This strategy represents the U.S Government’s commitment to direct future research in nanotechnology innovations to ensure that they meet the needs of the economy and...
SCCS OPINION on new coating for Titanium Dioxide (nano form) (20.05.2024)
The SCCS has released an opinion on the safety of Titanium Dioxide (nano) coated with a combination of w/w 6% Aluminium Hydroxide, 14% Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate and 10% Dimethicone, for use as UV filter in dermally applied cosmetic products. Based on the provided information, the SCCS is of the view that there are a number of uncertainties and...
EU publishes Scientific Advice on Titanium dioxide (TiO2)
(CAS/EC numbers 13463-67-7/236-675-5, 1317-70-0/215-280- 1, 1317-80-2/215-282-2) (13.05.2024)
NIA Regulatory Committee
The NIA’s newly formed Regulatory Committee held its first meeting on 6 June with members from across Europe and the USA attending. The Regulatory Committee is the first outcome from the NIA’s strategy review and has been formed to assess and address any global regulatory  issue, regulation or standard that is current or proposed that may have a...
NIA at IndTech 2024
NIA at the LEARN General Assembly
NIA’s Interim Director General, Sean Kelly, recently attended the annual General Assembly for the LEARN project in which NIA participates. Sean led the partners in an exploitation planning workshop to help develop business plans for some of the key potential exploitations that are emerging from this project on air quality in schools.
nanoPASS Hosts Webinar on Advanced Methodologies for Regulatory Testing of Nanomaterials
15 May 2024-  In a significant move to advance the safety and regulatory testing of chemicals and materials, the nanoPASS project hosted an impactful webinar titled "AOPs: A Tool to Include NAMs into Regulatory Testing" on April 11, 2024. This session highlighted the shift away from traditional animal testing towards adopting New Approach...
NIA Joins The Particles Platform
In its commitment to support its members and engage collaboratively with peer organizations, the Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) has become a part of The Particles Platform. This informal network of associations fosters connections, facilitates the exchange of information, and pursues joint advocacy efforts concerning...
The European Commission published an amendment to the Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on the use of 13 nanomaterials in cosmetics products
The Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 was developed to provide a high level of protection to human health for cosmetic products containing nanomaterials and the European Commission routinely requests opinions to the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) whenever a concern arises regarding the safety of a particular nanomaterial.