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The NIA is committed to keeping our members and the wider community informed on the issues that matter most. We actively track and share key industry developments, regulatory updates, and policy discussions impacting nanomaterials worldwide. Through our engagement with regulators, standards bodies, research organizations, and industry partners, we help surface timely insights and perspectives that support responsible innovation and informed decision-making.

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nanoPASS Hosts Webinar on Advanced Methodologies for Regulatory Testing of Nanomaterials

15 May 2024- In a significant move to advance the safety and regulatory testing of chemicals and materials, the nanoPASS project hosted an impactful webinar titled "AOPs: A Tool to Include NAMs into Regulatory Testing" on April 11, 2024. This session highlighted the shift away from traditional animal testing towards adopting New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) within regulatory frameworks. The webinar provided a deep dive into Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOPs), a promising tool that links…

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NIA Welcomes Infinite: Advancing Health Safety in Nanotechnology

NIA is excited to welcome Infinite d.o.o. as our newest member! A cutting-edge tech-bio spin-out from the Jožef Stefan Institute, Infinite is redefining long-term health safety assessments with its pioneering in vitro monitoring and automated in-vitro-to-in-silico translation technologies. Infinite’s In Finite technology sets a new industry standard, delivering rapid and precise health safety evaluations in under a week—far faster than traditional methods like animal models and organ-on-chip…

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Press Release – Bridging the Governance Gap: Divergent EU Approaches to Nano and Advanced Materials

The NIA is calling out a damaging split at the heart of the European Commission, where the drive for industrial leadership in advanced materials is being undermined by contradictory regulatory signals from within the Commission itself.Industry is being asked to meet extensive testing obligations for nanoforms before they can reach the market, even at low scale, with no clear guidance on how to apply those requirements proportionately.The NIA's position paper proposes regulatory sandboxes and cross-sector dialogues as practical tools to restore industry confidence without weakening Europe's health and environmental protections.

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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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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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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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The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) is actively engaged with the global nanomaterials community year-round. We participate in leading trade, industry, and regulatory conferences, host and contribute to webinars across regions, and convene our own events to foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and dialogue across the value chain. Our events bring together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders to address emerging trends, regulatory developments, and practical challenges shaping the sector.

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