15 Dec 2025
The European Commission is currently consulting on the Advanced Materials Act which is planned for 2026. This legislation will be crucial in setting Europe’s strategy on nano and advanced materials over the next few years and it is important that as a sector we inform the Commission of our needs and outline the areas we think should be covered...
15 Dec 2025
The European Commission has adopted the Horizon Europe Work Programme for 2026–2027, the final programme under the current Framework. It allocates €14 billion across a wide range of call topics.
For NIA Members, Cluster 4 (Industry, Digital & Space) includes several topics of particular interest. This Work Programme introduces a number of...
15 Dec 2025
18 Nov 2025
ECHA convened the 22nd meeting of its Nanomaterials Expert Group (NMEG-22) on November 12–13, 2025, as a two-day online session. The meeting brought together Member State authorities, Commission services, OECD representatives, and invited experts for updates on ongoing REACH processes involving nanoforms and discussion of strategic regulatory...
18 Nov 2025
ECHA has commissioned a new study under the European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) to examine the use of nanomaterials in flame-retardant systems. The study will map nano-enabled flame-retardant technologies across sectors including construction materials, electronics, and textiles, and assess their prevalence in the EU market.
18 Nov 2025
The US EPA has continued updating internal guidance on evaluating research data, including nano-specific studies, under TSCA PMN/SNUN reviews. While not constituting nano-specific regulations, this work further integrates nanomaterials into mainstream chemical review processes.
Key themes include toxicokinetic considerations, dissolution and...
18 Nov 2025
The latest OECD Chemicals and Biosafety Progress Report summarizes recent activities of the Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (WPMN). Current work includes ongoing revision of sample preparation and dosimetry guidance for nano-objects, aggregates and agglomerates (NOAA), development of workplace exposure metrics for nano-objects, and...
18 Nov 2025
The OECD has released a new Guidance Document (Series on Testing & Assessment No. 417) establishing a harmonized framework for generating and reporting research data to support regulatory decision-making. The guidance takes a cross-cutting approach to chemicals whileexplicitly addressing nanomaterials and advanced materials, which frequently ...
27 Oct 2025
The UK Nanosafety Group (UKNSG) is today launching the third edition of its Working Safely with Nanomaterials in Research and Development guidance
Since its formation in 2009, the UKNSG has released two editions of its guidance, reflecting developments and best practice in the field. The publication of this third and final edition of the guidance...
16 Oct 2025
The OECD has opened a public consultation on draft guidance for in vitro testing methods that assess the intestinal fate of orally ingested nanomaterials, running from 29 September to 10 November 2025. The guidance document addresses critical aspects of nanomaterial behavior in the human digestive system, including simulation of gastrointestinal...
14 Oct 2025
The Nanotechnology Industries Association's Director of Regulatory Affairs, Dr Blanca Suarez-Merino, has published a comprehensive analysis of evolving EU nanomaterial definitions and their impact on the cosmetics sector. The article appears in H&PC Today journal's October 2025 issue.
14 Oct 2025
14 Oct 2025
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will expedite TSCA reviews for new chemicals intended for data center applications, effective September 29, 2025. The change responds to Executive Order 14318.
This prioritization covers chemicals used in data center projects or manufacturing of covered components. Manufacturers can request...
14 Oct 2025
The OECD has released guidance on assessing apparent accumulation potential of nanomaterials in fish using Test Guideline 305. Spain developed the document with support from France and the UK, receiving OECD Working Party approval in April 2025.
The guidance addresses the specific challenges of nanomaterial bioaccumulation studies. Traditional...
14 Oct 2025
The European Commission has asked the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) to evaluate the safety of titanium dioxide, both nano and non-nano forms, in cosmetic products.
Titanium dioxide serves as a white pigment and UV filter in sunscreens and cosmetics due to its high refractive index and UV absorption properties. The compound is...
14 Oct 2025
The OECD is conducting a public consultation on draft guidance for adapting toxicokinetics studies to nano- and microparticles. The consultation closes November 11, 2025.
The guidance addresses design considerations including dosing, formulation, and kinetic sampling to ensure toxicokinetics data accurately represent particulate materials. The...
14 Oct 2025
The OECD has opened a public consultation on its draft Test Guideline for determining solubility and dissolution rates of nanomaterials in environmental fate assessments. The consultation runs until November 11, 2025.
15 Sep 2025
Brussels, [15.09.2025] – The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) has submitted its response to the European Commission's consultation on the revised Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework, expressing strong support for its ambitious goals while advocating for improvements to enhance practicality and accessibility, particularly...
