NIA Joins The Particles Platform

NIA Staff
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Summary

  • The NIA has joined The Particles Platform, an alliance spanning CEFIC, Cosmetics Europe, Eurometaux, and national chemical associations across Europe, strengthening its reach into regulatory discussions well beyond the nanomaterials sector.

In its commitment to support its members and engage collaboratively with peer organizations, the Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) has become a part of The Particles Platform. This informal network of associations fosters connections, facilitates the exchange of information, and pursues joint advocacy efforts concerning particle-related issues.

The mission of The Particles Platform is to enhance the understanding of particle-related issues among regulatory and policy bodies, striving to establish balanced regulations that safeguard public health while fostering innovation. The Platform’s membership is robust, including CEFIC and its specialty chemical groups, national chemical associations from various European countries like Italy, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, along with other significant European trade associations such as ECETOC, Eurometaux, and Cosmetics Europe.

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