The NIA actively shapes global regulatory standards, advocating for scientifically sound and implementable regulations. Our association ensures members stay ahead of regulation and are up to date with regulatory obligations by providing comprehensive updates on the changing landscape of the regulatory arena, facilitating compliance and implementation. To further facilitate dialogue with our members, the NIA runs a Regulatory Committee, which focuses on critical industry concerns through proactive engagement, opinion pieces and strategic submissions to relevant authorities. We collaborate closely with EU REACH, UK REACH, US EPA’s TSCA, and other regulatory bodies, including:
Through the Business at OECD (BIAC) delegation at the OECD’s Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (WPMN).
Full membership in the BSI/NTI1 committee, contributing to CEN, ISO, and IEC standards.
Liaison roles in ISO/TC 229 for international nano standards and CEN/TC 352 at the European level.
Representation in the European Commission’s CARACAL Competent Authority Sub-Group (CASG-nano) and participation in European Chemical Agency’s NanoMaterials Expert Group (ECHA NMEG).
Being an accredited stakeholder of both ECHA and the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) to influence regulatory policies affecting nanomaterials.
The NIA’s advocacy ensure that current and planned regulations align with the industry’s scientific advancements and economic maturity, distinguishing between engineered, incidental, and naturally occurring nanomaterials. We remain committed to helping regulators and the nanotechnology industry establish the optimal standards and regulatory frameworks for continued innovation that is both commercially sustainable and environmentally safe.
NIA members can contribute to the Association’s strategy and work in regulations and standards through active participation in our activities and by working with the executive and the NIA Regulatory Committee to shape our positions.
