NIA Regulatory Committee in 2026

NIA Staff
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Summary

The NIA Regulatory Committee has already outlined several priority topics for this year’s discussions

The NIA Regulatory Committee has already outlined several priority topics for this year’s discussions. These include:

  • Reviewing developments under REACH once the new proposals are announced.

  • Exploring how nanomaterials fit within the One Substance, One Assessment framework.

  • Examining the role of nanomaterials in UK REACH.

  • Following updates to the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework.

If Members have additional topics they would like the Regulatory Committee to address, please contact Blanca at blanca.suarez@niaglobal.com

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