How are nanotechnologies and products of nanotechnologies regulated in the EU?
Most EU legislation addresses products, but does not usually address specific technology used for their production. Although there are no provisions in EU legislation that refer explicitly to nanomaterials, existing legislation on chemicals (such as REACH), worker and environmental protection as well as product-specific legislation, in principle, cover in principle the potential health, safety and environmental risks in relation to nanomaterials.
