Nanotechnology and Regulation within the framework of the precautionary principle

Period: December 2003 - February 2004
Supported by: European Commission, Brussels, Belgium

Involved IÖW employees: Ulrich Petschow (Project leader), Rüdiger Haum, Michael Steinfeldt

Description

The objective of the intended study is to examine the current state of regulation regarding nanotechnology within selected EU member states and the United States of America and to consult the European Parliament regarding future regulation on nanotechnology.

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Publication of the project:

Haum, Rüdiger; Petschow, Ulrich; Steinfeldt, Michael; von Gleich, Arnim (2004)
Nanotechnology and Regulation within the Framework of the Precautionary Principle
Schriftenreihe des IÖW 173/04, Berlin
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Topic: Environmental Policy and Governance, Products and Consumption
Research field: Ecological Economics and Environmental Policy, Corporate Environmental Management
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