France's food and safety agency has confirmed nanoparticles are present in some plant protection products and biocides, raising fresh questions about whether current risk frameworks are fit for purpose.
ANSES is calling for better detection methods and tighter regulatory oversight, with proposals that will feed directly into both French and EU rulemaking.
ANSES Issues Revised Opinion on Nanoparticles in Plant Protection and Biocidal Products
NIA Staff
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Summary
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) has released a revised opinion following an exploratory study on nanoparticles in plant protection products and biocides. The study characterised nanoparticle content and assessed exposure risks for human populations and the environment.
ANSES confirms nanoparticles can be present in certain formulations, raising questions about detection, characterisation, and risk assessment. The agency calls for improved analytical methods and enhanced regulatory oversight to manage potential risks.
The revised opinion proposes risk management measures to protect workers, consumers, and ecosystems exposed to nano-containing products, feeding into ongoing French and EU efforts to strengthen nanomaterial regulation in sensitive applications.