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Standardisation updates - Activities under the ISO/TC 229 Committee  

ISO 21356-1 under ISO/TC 229 Nanotechnologies — Structural characterization of graphene — Part 1: Graphene from powders and dispersions (Revision of ISO/TS 21356-1:2021) - Proposal to extend project limit date. Ballot open until 02.10.2026 ISO 21356-1 under ISO/TC 229 'Nanotechnologies — Structural characterization of graphene — Part 1: Graphene from powders and dispersions' (Revision of ISO/TS 21356-1:2021) - Proposal to extend project limit date. voting deadline of 2 October 2026. ISO/TC 229…

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Uniting the Nanomaterials Ecosystem
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NIA and Yordas Publish Study on Surface-Treated Nanomaterials

The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) and NIA member Yordas Group have published a new study for the European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) examining the health and environmental implications of surface-treated nanomaterials. The report, Assessment of Health and Environmental Hazards and Risks of Surface-Treated Nanomaterials, explores how modifications to a nanomaterial's surface can influence its behaviour and potential hazard profile. While the findings indicate that…

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Scaling from Lab to Market
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From Invention to Industrialisation: New Nature Materials Article Sets Out Priorities for Europe

NIA Interim Director General Sean Kelly has co-authored a new article in Nature Materials with Professor Paula Vilarinho of the University of Aveiro, outlining key priorities for strengthening Europe's advanced materials ecosystem. The article builds on discussions held at the Future of Advanced Materials Europe (FAME) workshop in November 2025 and identifies five priorities for the forthcoming Advanced Materials Act: Scale-up infrastructure and pilot facilities Private investment and new…

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NIA contributes to European discussion on skills for safe and sustainable advanced materials

A new article co-authored by NIA Interim Director General Sean Kelly examines how Europe can build the skills and expertise needed to support the implementation of Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) approaches for nano and advanced materials. Published in Frontiers in Nanotechnology, the paper brings together stakeholder perspectives on the knowledge, training and capacity-building required across research, industry and policymaking communities. The publication also includes contributions…

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NIA Regulatory Committee Marks Tenth Meeting

The NIA Regulatory Committee held its tenth meeting in September 2026, bringing together members to discuss recent regulatory and scientific developments affecting nanomaterials. A key item on the agenda was an update from Blue Frog Scientific on its recently completed project for ECHA, Nanomaterial Risk Assessment: A Regulatory Way Forward for Sameness and Grouping Approaches. Following publication of the final report, members received an overview of the project's findings and their potential…

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Australia Consults on New Information Requirements for Nanoscale Chemicals

The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has consulted on new information requirements for assessment certificate applications covering specified categories of chemical introductions, including chemicals at the nanoscale. The proposal introduces a range of nano-specific data requirements, including information on particle size and distribution, morphology, surface area, surface chemistry, surface charge and dispersibility. Additional requirements are proposed for certain…

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NAMs4Nano Publishes Qualification Framework for Regulatory Use of NAMs

The EFSA-funded NAMs4Nano consortium has published an implementation plan for a proposed qualification system aimed at supporting the regulatory use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in the food and feed sector, with a particular focus on nanomaterial risk assessment. The proposed framework is intended to evaluate whether a method is scientifically reliable and suitable for a defined regulatory purpose. Developed through engagement with regulators, stakeholders and scientific experts, the…

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OECD Publishes Guidance on the Intestinal Fate of Ingested Nanomaterials

The OECD has expanded its nanomaterial testing toolbox with the publication of new guidance for investigating the intestinal fate of orally ingested nanomaterials using in vitro methods. The document provides a harmonised framework for studying how nanomaterials behave and transform during passage through the gastrointestinal tract. Such transformations can significantly influence the properties of a material and, in turn, affect exposure, uptake and biological interactions. The guidance forms…

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OECD Issues New Guidance on Toxicokinetics Testing for Nanoparticles

The OECD has published new guidance on toxicokinetics testing designed to address the specific characteristics of manufactured nanoparticles and other poorly soluble particulate materials. The document provides recommendations on study design, analytical methods and reporting requirements for oral and inhalation studies. It also outlines the factors that can influence the absorption, distribution, transformation and clearance of particles in biological systems, including dissolution…

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