Canada Elevates Nanomaterials in CEPA Assessment Priorities

NIA Staff
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Summary

  • Nanomaterials are explicitly named in Canada's new prioritization framework, marking a shift toward structured regulatory scrutiny.

  • The framework flags hazard indicators including carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, and substances found in high consumer exposure products as key filters for what gets assessed first.

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 included in upcoming risk-assessment initiatives.

Authorities plan to identify data gaps and knowledge needs to support decision-making on nanomaterial priorities. The prioritisation framework considers hazard and exposure indicators, including carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, long-range transport substances, and compounds in high consumer exposure products.

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