• TEST – Conditions Logic

    November 3, 2025

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    Lindsey Test – Events

    October 28, 2025

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    October 28, 2025

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    Lindsey Test – Member News

    October 28, 2025

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    Lindsey Test – Industry News

    October 28, 2025

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    UK Nanosafety Group (UKNSG) Press Release

    October 27, 2025

    The UK Nanosafety Group (UKNSG) is today launching the third edition of its Working Safely with Nanomaterials in Research and Development guidance

  • NIA Members showcase CNT collaboration in Tokyo

    October 27, 2025

    NIA members INL and Zeon presented joint work on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for lithium‑ion batteries at a seminar at the Embassy of Portugal in Japan.

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    OECD Opens Public Consultation on Draft Guidance for In Vitro Testing of Orally Ingested Nanomaterials

    October 27, 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    The OECD has opened a public consultation on draft guidance for in vitro testing methods that assess the intestinal fate of orally ingested nanomaterials, running...

  • NIA Regulatory Director Publishes Analysis on EU Nanomaterial Definition Changes

    October 27, 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...

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    EPA Prioritizes TSCA Reviews for Data Center-Related Chemicals

    October 27, 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...

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    OECD Publishes Guidance on Nanomaterial Accumulation Assessment

    October 27, 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...

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    European Commission Requests SCCS Opinion on Titanium Dioxide in Cosmetics

    October 27, 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...

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    OECD Requests Input on Draft Guidance for Toxicokinetics Testing of Nanoparticles

    October 27, 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.

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    OOECD Opens Public Consultation on Draft Test Guideline for Nanomaterial Solubility & Dissolution

    October 27, 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...

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    EU New REACH Restrictions on CMR Substances Effective September 2025

    October 27, 2025

    Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1731 amends Annex XVII of REACH to include substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to reproduction (CMRs)

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    Graphene Nanoplatelets Subject to TSCA SNUR Requirements

    October 27, 2025

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) under TSCA for substances including graphene nanoplatelets.

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    Canada Elevates Nanomaterials in CEPA Assessment Priorities

    October 27, 2025

    Canada's latest Plan of Priorities highlights nanomaterials for enhanced scrutiny, with a new strategy to identify which nanoforms in commerce need assessment. Nanomaterials are explicitly...

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    New ISO Standards Set Global Benchmarks for Graphene Materials

    October 27, 2025

    The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published two Technical Specifications for consistent classification and characterisation of graphene and related 2D materials, providing harmonised tools...

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    EUON Highlights REACH Challenges for Multi-Component Nanomaterials

    October 27, 2025

    NIA member Yordas has authored a EUON Nanopinion article exploring REACH obligations for multi-component nanomaterials. The publication examines regulatory complexity of these advanced materials, composed...

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    ANSES Issues Revised Opinion on Nanoparticles in Plant Protection and Biocidal Products

    October 27, 2025

    The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) has released a revised opinion following an exploratory study on nanoparticles in plant...

  • NIA Member INL Publishes Open Access Nanosafety Book

    October 27, 2025

    NIA member International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) has released "Nanosafety: A Comprehensive Approach to Assess Nanomaterial Exposure on the Environment and Health," an open-access book...

  • NIA Member BNN Leads €4M InnoMatSyn Project for European Materials Ecosystem

    October 27, 2025

    NIA member BioNanoNet Forschungsgesellschaft mbH (BNN) is coordinating InnoMatSyn, an EU-funded project supporting advanced and innovative materials initiatives from regional, national level and across Europe....

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    Australia Enhances Chemical Categorisation with Nanoscale Criteria

    October 27, 2025

    AICIS has updated guidance on categorising industrial chemicals at the nanoscale. Companies must now assess whether substances fall into “specified class of introduction” if at...

  • NIA Contributes to ECHA Call for Evidence on Poorly Soluble Low Toxicity Particles (PSLT)

    October 27, 2025

    Scientific evaluation of workplace exposure limits | Deadline: 29.09.2025 NIA has responded to ECHA’s call for evidence on Poorly Soluble Low Toxicity Particles (PSLTs), specifically...

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    EU Opens Public Consultation on Revised Safe and Sustainable by Design Framework

    October 27, 2025

    The European Commission has launched a public consultation on an updated "Safe and Sustainable by Design" (SSbD) framework, seeking stakeholder input to refine this voluntary...

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    October 24, 2025

  • 4th Meeting of the NIA Regulatory Committee – 18 February

    October 24, 2025

    The NIA Regulatory Committee held its 4th meeting on 18 February, reviewing recent engagements related to nanomaterial regulations, standards, and EU initiatives

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    EFSA Opens Call for Seconded National Experts (SNEs) – 2025-2027

    October 23, 2025

    The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a new call for Seconded National Experts (SNEs), inviting professionals from national administrations to contribute to EFSA’s work...

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    Thailand announces labelling for Cosmetics containing Titanium Dioxide

    October 23, 2025

    The Food and Drug Administration of Thailand has published two notices regarding TiO2 use in cosmetic products, in particular relating to labeling.

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    SCCS publishes a final opinion on a new coating for Titanium Dioxide (nano form)

    October 23, 2025

    This final Opinion focuses on Titanium Dioxide (nano) coated with a combination of w/w 6% Aluminium Hydroxide, 14% Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate and 10% Dimethicone, for...

  • NIA Regulatory Committe comments on EFSA’s Qualification System for NAMs

    October 23, 2025

    The NIA Regulatory Committee met on the 4.12.2024 to reflect on the NIA views regarding the published NAMs Qualification System from the NAMs4nano project coordinated...

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    EPA Publishes Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) for MWCNTs

    October 23, 2025

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) by the end of 2024, including two specifically addressing multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs).

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    OECD WPMN Expert Workshop on Graphene and Graphene Family Materials

    October 23, 2025

    The OECD Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (WPMN), under the Steering Group on Advanced Materials (SG AdMa), hosted a workshop on 26–27 November 2024 focused on graphene and graphene...

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    EU-JRC Releases New Testing Standards

    October 23, 2025

    The EU Joint Research Centre dropped two certified reference materials on June 25—titanium dioxide and barium sulfate powders.

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    REACH Revision Presented at CARACAL-54 Includes Updates for Nanomaterials

    October 23, 2025

    At the meeting of the Competent Authorities for REACH and CLP (CARACAL) on 3-4 April, the European Commission presented to Member States their plans for...

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    The One Substance One Assessment (OSOA) approach approved at the European Parliament

    October 23, 2025

    The OSOA approach is part of the European Green Deal and aims to simplify safety assessment across different European Regulatory Frameworks,

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    EU Advocate General Calls for Reversal of Ruling Nullifying Titanium Dioxide Classification

    October 23, 2025

    The Advocate General of the European Union has advised that the European Court of Justice (ECJ) should reverse a 2022 ruling by the General Court,...

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    EUON publishes information on a qualification system to accelerate development and regulatory implementation of new approach methodologies (NAMs)

    October 23, 2025

    The approach was published as a proposal for nanospecific assessment in the food and feed sector under the NAMs4NANO project, funded by the European Food...

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    The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) considers hydroxyapatite (nano) safe to use in oral care products

    October 23, 2025

    The SCCS has issued an opinion concluding that hydroxyapatite in nanoform is safe for use in toothpaste up to a maximum concentration of 29.5% and...

  • Shaping Global Nanomaterials Policy: NIA at the 2025 OECD WPMN Meeting

    October 23, 2025

    On 17th-18th June, the NIA will participate in the annual OECD Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (WPMN) meeting as vice-chair of the Business at OECD...

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    Germany Maps Advanced Materials for Energy Transition

    October 23, 2025

    The German Environment Agency (UBA) commissioned the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) to study advanced materials relevant to the energy transition

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    EUON Tackles Carbon-Based Nanomaterial Detection

    October 23, 2025

    The European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials published a thorough assessment of analytical methods for detecting carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNMs) in biological and environmental samples.

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    EFSA Hosts Food Safety Workshop

    October 23, 2025

    The European Food Safety Authority teamed up with the EU Joint Research Centre for a two-day Brussels workshop on nanomaterial risk assessment in food and feed applications

  • ECHA Convenes Nanomaterial Expert Group

    October 23, 2025

    The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) hosted the 21st Nanomaterials Expert Group (NMEG) meeting on May 20-21, focusing on technical implementation issues for REACH, CLP, and Biocidal...

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    New Restrictions on the Use of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics

    October 23, 2025

    Several nanomaterials have been banned from use in cosmetics following amendments to Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, introduced in early...

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    REACH Revision Presented at CARACAL-54 Includes Updates for Nanomaterials

    October 23, 2025

    At the meeting of the Competent Authorities for REACH and CLP (CARACAL) on 3-4 April, the European Commission presented to Member States their plans for...

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    Updates on the Regulation on Cosmetic Safety Standards in South Korea

    October 23, 2025

    On 2nd August, the Food and Safety Ministry in South Korea has opened a consultation period on a draft amendment to the regulation of cosmetics....

  • NIA Responds to EUON Survey on Carbon-Based Nanomaterial Detection and Quantification

    October 23, 2025

    NIA recently contributed to the EUON (ECHA) survey on the state of the art in detecting and quantifying carbon-based nanomaterials. The survey assessed current methodologies,...

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    EFSA has published their “Safety assessment of the substance silver nanoparticles for use in food contact materials”

    October 23, 2025

    The EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes and Processing Aids (CEP) assessed the safety of the additive silver nanoparticles intended to be used in...

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    EU to ban titanium dioxide as a food additive

    October 23, 2025

    The EU Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (PAFF) has approved the European Commission's proposal for a ban on the use of titanium...

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    ANSES publishes health risk assessment guide for nanomaterials in food

    October 23, 2025

    The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) has released a guide on a risk assessment methodology for nanomaterials used as...

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    OECD releases new models on nanomaterial exposure assessment

    October 23, 2025

    The OECD has recently published four documents focusing on tools and models to assess environmental exposure to manufactured nanomaterials, from both an occupational and a...

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    EUON publishes study on nanomaterials in waste

    October 23, 2025

    The ECHA EU Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) released a report, delivered by RPA Europe, on the amount of waste streams containing nanomaterials in the EU.

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    ISO releases new standard on antimicrobial performance of nanomaterial-enhanced textiles

    October 23, 2025

    The International Standards Organization (ISO) has released ISO/TS 23650:2021, specifying the antimicrobial performance assessment method for textiles containing manufactured (metals/metal oxides) nanomaterials (TCMNMs).

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    ECHA publishes first assessments of regulatory needs for groups of chemicals

    October 23, 2025

    Together with EU Member States, ECHA has been assessing the regulatory needs of groups of substances with the goal to accelerate regulatory action on chemicals...

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    ISO publishes new standard for nano-objects dispersed in liquids

    October 23, 2025

    The International Standards Organization (ISO) has released ISO/TS 21357:2022 Nanotechnologies — Evaluation of the mean size of nano-objects in liquid dispersions by static multiple light...

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    ECHA publishes updates to the nanoform appendix to the substance registration guidance

    October 23, 2025

    The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published an update to the Appendix for nanoforms applicable to the Guidance on Registration and Substance Identification (version 2.0).

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    Canada releases framework for nanomaterials risk assessment

    October 23, 2025

    The Canadian environment and climate change and health agencies have released a Framework for the risk assessment of manufactured nanomaterials under the Canadian Environmental Protection...

  • JBCE releases paper on classification of MWC(N)T

    October 23, 2025

    The Japan Business Council in Europe (JBCE) has released a paper calling for an harmonized approach to the hazard classification of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT),...

  • NIA reacts to TiO2 classification annulment decision

    October 23, 2025

    On November 23, the General Court of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) struck down the Commission classification of titanium dioxide as a category 2...

  • Updated nanoform requirements for Safety Data Sheets coming into force

    October 23, 2025

    Under Regulation EU 2020/878 amending REACH, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) used for REACH compliance that were produced before January 2021 are only valid until 31...

  • EUON publishes study on graphene’s health and environment impacts

    October 23, 2025

    The EU Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) has released a study systematically reviewing and assessing the potential health and environmental effects of graphene, graphene oxide, and...

  • EUON publishes study on nanomaterials biodegradation, persistence, and safe-by-design

    October 23, 2025

    The EU Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) has released a study adding to the current knowledge of nanomaterials' behaviour in the human body and the environment.

  • ECHA releases new advice on nanomaterial testing

    October 22, 2025

    ECHA has released an updated nanomaterial appendix to the guidance on information requirements and chemical safety assessment.

  • NanoData database updated and expanded

    October 22, 2025

    Thanks to work commissioned by the European Commission DG RTD and carried out between 2021 and 2022, the NanoData database has been updated and expanded

  • NIA comments on the Safe- and Sustainable-by-Design Framework

    October 22, 2025

    The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) has actively engaged in the development process of the European Commission and Joint Research Centre’s Framework for safe- and-sustainable-by-design (SSbD)...

  • The European Commission adopted the Commission delegated regulation (EU) 2023/707

    October 22, 2025

    The European Commission (EC) adopted the Commission delegated regulation (EU) 2023/707 which adds hazard classes from REACH to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on the classification, labelling and packaging (CLP) of substances...

  • Update on the SCCS Notes of Guidance for the testing of cosmetics ingredients including nanomaterials

    October 22, 2025

    The 12th revision of the SCCS Notes of Guidance for the testing of cosmetics ingredients and their safety evaluation was released on 16th May 2023.

  • Release of the Guidance on the implementation of the Commission Recommendation 2022/C 229/01 on the definition of nanomaterial

    October 22, 2025

    On 2nd May the Commission released the much-awaited Guidance on how to test for nanomaterials following the new recommendation of a definition (2022/C 229/01) adopted by...

  • NanoHarmony publishes a White Paper on OECD Test Guideline development From Science to Regulation

    October 22, 2025

    The Horizon 2020 funded NanoHarmony project published a White Paper on OECD Test Guideline development From Science to Regulation. International agreement on methodologies to test...

  • Global Insights on Nanomaterial Safety: Highlights from the OECD’s WPMN Round Table

    October 22, 2025

    The OECD has published the Round Table information from the WPMN meeting held in June 2023 (period June 2022-June 2023), entitled “Developments in Delegations on...

  • JRC publishes a non-binding proposal for a naming convention as a first step to a universal nanomaterial definition

    October 22, 2025

    The European Commission Joint Research Center (JRC) has published a non-binding naming convention as a first step to harmonise different nanomaterial definitions across the globe...

  • The European Commission published an amendment to the Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on the use of 13 nanomaterials in cosmetics products

    October 22, 2025

    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...

  • NIA Regulatory Committee

    October 22, 2025

    The NIA’s newly formed Regulatory Committee held its first meeting on 6 June with members from across Europe and the USA attending

  • SCCS OPINION on new coating for Titanium Dioxide (nano form)

    October 22, 2025

    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...

  • NIOSH Celebrates 20 Years of Nanotechnology Research with Engineering Controls and PPE Highlights

    October 22, 2025

    NIOSH reviews its major achievements in the area of nanomaterial exposure in the working environment in its 20th Anniversary.

  • ECHA Highlights Regulatory Challenges and Research Needs for Nanomaterials

    October 22, 2025

    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....

  • NIA’s Active Role in OECD WPMN24: Reviewing Nanomaterials and Advanced Materials Initiatives

    October 22, 2025

    The NIA as Vice-Chair of the BIAC Nanotechnology Committee at the OECD attended the OECD WPMN24, where the different status of the different working items...

  • Advancing Nanomaterials Testing: Insights from the Second Harmonisation Workshop

    October 22, 2025

    The Second Harmonisation & Standardisation of Test Methods for Nanomaterials and Advanced Materials Workshop, held virtually on November 18-19, 2024, brought together experts from academia, industry,...

  • nanoPASS Project Unveils the Importance of the Bionano Interface in Nanosafety

    October 22, 2025

    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...

  • NIA at the LEARN General Assembly

    October 22, 2025

    NIA’s Interim Director General, Sean Kelly, recently attended the annual General Assembly for the LEARN project in which NIA participates.

  • NIA joins DESIDERATA to drive safer chemical innovations

    October 22, 2025

    The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) is a partner in DESIDERATA, a €12.8 million Horizon Europe Innovation Action that launched on 1 January 2025. Coordinated by the Luxembourg Institute of Science and...

  • Burdinola Expands into Switzerland with New Subsidiary

    October 22, 2025

    NIA member Burdinola has opened a new subsidiary in Switzerland, further solidifying its position in the European laboratory market

  • NIA Member Yordas Publishes a Timely Scientific Article on Multicomponent Nanomaterials and REAC

    October 22, 2025

    The Yordas Group, through its Principal Consultant Dr. Neil Hunt and co-authors, has recently published a scientific article examining the 2018 REACH revisions, which introduced...

  • DoD Awards Seven Bioindustrial Manufacturing Contracts

    October 22, 2025

    The Department of Defense (DoD) announced seven new awards to bioindustrial firms as part of the Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP).

  • AMD Breakthrough in Carbon-Based Inks for Printed Electronics

    October 22, 2025

    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.

  • Cabot Corporation, NIA Member, Secures $50 Million DOE Award to Boost U.S. Battery Supply Chain

    October 22, 2025

    We are proud to announce that Cabot Corporation, a valued member of the Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA), has been selected for an award negotiation of up to...

  • Burdinola Named Best Small-Medium Enterprise in Biscay 2024

    October 22, 2025

    The Nanotechnology Industries Association is delighted to share fantastic news from our member Burdinola, who has been honored as the "Best Small-Medium Enterprise of the...

  • Ensuring OECD Guidelines for nano and advanced material

    October 21, 2025

    In March 2024 the Malta Initiative released its Malta Initiative Priority List. This will help ensure that the harmonised methods that are required in the...

  • NIA Contributes to Key Discussions at Nanomaterials Expert Group 20

    October 21, 2025

    On the 8th of November NIA Director of Regulatory Affairs, Dr Blanca Suarez Merino, attended the 20th meeting of the Nanomaterials Expert Group (NMEG) remotely,...

  • NIA Participates in Safe and Sustainable by Design Bootcamp

    October 21, 2025

    On the week of the 22nd October, NIA director of Regulatory Affairs attended the second Bootcamp on Safe and Sustainable by Design for Chemicals.

  • NIA to Chair EU Subgroup on Advanced Materials Deployment

    October 21, 2025

    NIA is pleased to announce that we have been appointed Chair of the Subgroup for Uptake and Deployment of Advanced Materials within the EU Technology Council for Advanced...

  • NIA at the 9th ERPA Annual Summit on Regulations and Compliance for Cosmetics

    October 21, 2025

    NIA’s Director of Regulatory Affairs, Blanca Suarez, was invited to speak at the 9th Annual Summit on Regulations and Compliance for Cosmetics, hosted in Brussels...

  • Yordas Group Wins King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

    October 21, 2025

    The Nanotechnology Industries Association is delighted to announce that one of our esteemed members, Yordas Group, has been honoured with the prestigious King’s Award for...

  • NIA Co-signs Industry Letter Calling for Improved EFSA Performance

    October 21, 2025

    The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) has co-signed an open letter alongside leading business and agri-food industry stakeholders, urging the European Commission and EFSA to improve...

  • NIA DG Sean Kelly Co-Authors Essential Guide to Making Research Regulatory Relevant

    October 21, 2025

    The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) announces the publication of an important new open access article in Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics, co-authored by our...

  • Press Release – Bridging the Governance Gap: Divergent EU Approaches to Nano and Advanced Materials

    October 21, 2025

    The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) today releases a new position paper, Bridging the Governance Gap highlighting industry challenges with divergent EU approaches to nano and...

  • NIA Represents Nanotechnology at the Technology Council for Advanced Materials

    October 21, 2025

    NIA has been appointed Chair of the Subgroup for Uptake and Deployment of Advanced Materials within the EU Technology Council, strengthening its role in advancing...

  • NIA Regulatory Committee

    October 21, 2025

    The NIA’s new Regulatory Committee held its first meeting on 6 June, with members from Europe and the USA participating. Formed as the first outcome...

  • NIA Member Cerion Nanomaterials Embarks on a Major Expansion of Its Ceramic Nanomaterial R&D Operation to Spearhead Innovation in Technical Ceramics

    October 21, 2025

    NIA member Cerion Nanomaterials has announced a major expansion of its ceramic R&D operations. The company, a leader in nanomaterial innovation and large-scale manufacturing since...

  • NIA Opinion on the European Commission’s Strategy on Advanced Materials for Industrial Leadership

    October 21, 2025

    The NIA welcomes the European Commission’s new Strategy on Advanced Materials for Industrial Leadership, recognising its role in enabling clean energy, transport, and healthcare innovation....

  • Nanotechnology Industries Association Welcomes New Board of Directors

    October 21, 2025

    The NIA has announced its newly elected Board of Directors during the Annual General Meeting, guiding its vision and strategy for the next decade. The...

  • NIA Joins The Particles Platform

    October 21, 2025

    The NIA has joined The Particles Platform, a network of associations working together on particle-related issues and joint advocacy. The Platform aims to improve understanding...

  • NIA at IndTech 2024

    October 8, 2025

    The NIA recently attended the IndTech 2024 Conference. Organised under the Belgian Presidency of the European Commission, IndTech brought together industry, researchers and policymakers to...

  • Joint Regulatory Risk Assessors Summit – Advancing Safety & Sustainability Assessments of Advanced Materia

    October 2, 2025

    Advanced materials bring new challenges for safety and sustainability assessment. To address these, the EU Horizon Europe projects ACCORDs, iCare, MACRAMÉ, and nanoPASS are hosting...

  • NanoCarbon Annual Conference 2025

    October 2, 2025

    NIA’s Director of Regulatory Affairs has been invited as a guest speaker at the NanoCarbon Annual Conference, taking place 18–19 March 2025 in Würzburg, Germany. The presentation, “Challenges and Gaps...

  • Webinar: Chronic inflammation assessment for an unknown (organic/inorganic) cocktail of poorly soluble materials

    October 2, 2025

    NIA member,  Infinite, invites you to an exciting webinar on "Chronic inflammation assessment for an unknown (organic/inorganic) cocktail of poorly soluble materials". Get expert insight on...

  • The 9th ERPA Annual Summit on Regulations and Compliance for Cosmetics (CRCC2025)

    September 30, 2025

    NIA’s Blanca Suárez Merino, Director of Regulatory Affairs, will be speaking at the 9th ERPA Annual Summit on Regulations and Compliance for Cosmetics (CRCC2025), taking place on 24-25...

  • NIA Welcomes EU’s Revised SSbD Framework While Advocating for Enhanced Practicality

    September 15, 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...

  • NIA Welcomes Infinite: Advancing Health Safety in Nanotechnology

    January 21, 2025

    NIA is excited to welcome Infinite d.o.o. as our newest member! A cutting-edge tech-bio spin-out from the Jožef Stefan Institute, Infinite is redefining long-term health...

  • nanoPASS Hosts Webinar on Advanced Methodologies for Regulatory Testing of Nanomaterials

    May 15, 2024

    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...

  • The assessment of the environmental behaviour of the registered zinc oxide nanoforms concluded by Germany

    April 29, 2024

    The substance evaluation of zinc oxide by the German competent authorities focused on the nanoforms contained in the registration dossier

  • NIA and NBCI Sign Landmark Memorandum of Understanding

    November 16, 2023

    On 15 November 2023, the NIA and Japan’s Nanotechnology Business Creation Initiative (NBCI) signed an MOU to strengthen cooperation in nanotechnology and advanced materials. The...

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    Commission releases revised nanomaterial definition

    June 23, 2021

    The revision process for the definition of a nanomaterial has concluded with the publication of the updated definition.

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