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Steffen Foss Hansen¹, Anders Baun

¹Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark. sfh@env.dtu.dk

Nature Nanotechnology

|July 4, 2012

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The European Commission needs to regulate nanosilver now. Further reports on nanosilver

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Area of Science:

Environmental science
Toxicology
Materials science

Background:

Nanosilver is increasingly used in consumer products.
Concerns exist regarding its environmental fate and health impacts.
Regulatory action is lagging behind technological advancement.

Purpose of the Study:

To advocate for immediate regulatory action on nanosilver by the European Commission.
To highlight the inadequacy of continued impact assessments.

Main Methods:

Policy analysis
Review of existing scientific literature on nanosilver toxicity and environmental impact.

Main Results:

Existing data on nanosilver's health and environmental risks are sufficient to warrant regulation.
Further reports may cause unnecessary delays in protective measures.

Conclusions:

The European Commission should prioritize regulatory measures for nanosilver.
Immediate regulation is necessary to mitigate potential risks associated with nanosilver use.