Nanotechnology Law And Policy

Author : Victoria Sutton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Casebooks
ISBN : 1594607516

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Nanotechnology Law and Policy by Victoria Sutton Pdf

Nanotechnology Law and Policy includes an examination of the scope of nanotechnology as a science and as a commercialized application of science, and the legal, regulatory and policy aspects of this emerging technology. There are still only a few cases about nanotechnology, but laws and ordinances specifically addressing nanotechnology continue to develop. At the federal level, federal agencies have developed policy statements on how they expect to approach the regulation of nanotechnology in their jurisdictional areas, and some agencies such as EPA and FDA are well into the aspect of regulation of nanotechnology applying existing statutory and regulatory frameworks. This comprehensive book will be accompanied by an instructor's guide with teaching materials.

Author : John C. Miller,Ruben Serrato,Jose Miguel Represas-Cardenas,Griffith Kundahl
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2004-11-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471699910

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The Handbook of Nanotechnology by John C. Miller,Ruben Serrato,Jose Miguel Represas-Cardenas,Griffith Kundahl Pdf

In the first attempt to fully explore the controversial issues associated with the commercial application of nanotechnology, you'll find a thorough analysis of intellectual property and patents, financing and legal concerns, regulatory measures particularly in the field of nanomedicine, and environmental regulations. The authors include a set of guideposts you can follow in your due diligence of the business and legal issues pertaining to the technology.

Author : Lynn L. Bergeson
Publisher : American Bar Association
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Environmental law
ISBN : 1604425822

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Nanotechnology by Lynn L. Bergeson Pdf

The rapid commercialization of nanotechnology is one of the most intriguing industrial phenomena of our time. But as the universe of applied nanotechnology is burgeoning, so are questions raised about the possible impact of exposure to nanoscale materials on human health and the environment. This book offers the most current and authoritative look at the regulatory, governance, and business issues of a technology that is as fascinating as it is challenging.

Author : Lorna Brazell
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789041141866

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Nanotechnology Law by Lorna Brazell Pdf

Ever since the discovery that very small particles of some substances evince different properties than the substances do in ‘bulk’ form, there has been an interest in developing ‘nanomaterials’ for commercial and industrial purposes. Although some nanomaterials exist in nature, most are chemically engineered for application in a wide variety of processes, ultimately entering the environment in many foods, drugs, cosmetics, clothing, sports goods, pesticides, packaging products and electronics, as well as in the particularly controversial form of tiny ‘machines’. Since the long-term effects of these new, laboratory-created materials and tools on health and the environment are unknown ; and as the particles are so small they can frustrate measuring and monitoring devices ; there has been a growing call for regulation of their use. This is the first book to offer a thorough analysis of the problems posed by nanotechnology in the context of existing legal schemes and trends, focusing on initiatives and debates in the European Union but also considering developments at the global level and in the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan and China. Setting out how the current debate has arisen, how existing law deals with the issues arising around nanotechnology in areas such as patent rights and manufacturers’ liability, and how various international organizations are searching for some global consensus, the book addresses topics and issues including the following: patentability of nanomaterial products and processes; trade secrecy and nanotechnology; waste and disposal issues; occupational health and safety issues; international initiatives – OECD, FAO, WHO, UNEP and the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM); intersection of nanotechnology with the most important fields of economic development; the extent to which exclusive rights have been registered over early developments in nanotechnology; the practical viability of pre-market toxicity investigation and postmarketing vigilance; contractual and tortious approaches to real or potential liability for harm; application of the precautionary principle in law and regulation; and political responses to existing legislation. Nanomaterials are already a commercial reality; the regulatory debate centres on the question of how to maximize the benefits they may offer while also limiting the risk from unforeseen hazards. This book clearly and comprehensively describes the range of issues relating to the legal framework and practicalities for commercial exploitation of nanotechnologies, and as such will prove of great value and importance to corporate counsel in many manufacturing sectors as well as to regulators and policy makers in environmental and trade law. Lorna is a partner in the London office of Bird & Bird LLP.

Author : Patrick M. Boucher
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781420053500

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Nanotechnology by Patrick M. Boucher Pdf

Existing laws have a generality that permits them to be applied to nanotechnology, but eventually it will be necessary to generate legislation targeted to issues specific to nanotechnology. As nanotechnology continues to develop into commercially viable products, legal doctrines are increasingly likely to play an important role in protecting intellectual property, facilitating financial transactions, and handling health, safety, and environmental issues. Nanotechnology: Legal Aspects provides thorough, yet comprehensible overview of different legal doctrines that are relevant to nanotechnology and explains how they may apply in the development, commercialization, and use of nano-products. The book is divided into three parts that correspond to the different phases in the lifecycle of nano-products: Protection, Regulation, and Liability. The in-depth coverage of these topics in a single source sets this work apart from others at the interface of law and nanoscience. Accessible to those without specific training in either nanotechnology or law... Nanotechnology: Legal Aspects offers a reader-friendly and affordable alternative that appeals to nano-aware audiences as well as legal professionals, students, and scientists who wish to build a greater understanding of the legal aspects of nanotechnology.

Author : Ilise L Feitshans
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351134453

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Global Health Impacts of Nanotechnology Law by Ilise L Feitshans Pdf

Small things add up: trillions of dollars of products applying nanotechnology have been marketed to consumers promising new medicines, strong packaging to protect goods from contamination, stronger eyelash mascara and long-lasting lipstick, construction materials for housing, cheaper energy, and new drugs to fight cancer. Nanotechnology applications to consumer products represent a huge slice of daily economic life, heralding a revolutionary age for science and technology. How can the benefits of nanotechnology be realized while protecting public health? Global Health Impacts of Nanotechnology Law: A Tool for Stakeholder Engagement fills a major void in legal, scientific policy discourse about nanotechnology for people who are curious about nanoscience, bioethics, and law. The pioneering, plain-language text of Dr. Ilise L. Feitshans, international health law scholar and former international civil servant, enables readers to move comfortably across disciplines and explore how nanotechnology can reshape both commerce and public health to improve daily life worldwide.

Author : J. C. Miller,G. Kundahl,J. M. Represas-Cardenas,R. Serrato
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:552598956

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The Handbook of Nanotechnology by J. C. Miller,G. Kundahl,J. M. Represas-Cardenas,R. Serrato Pdf

Author : Jeffrey H. Matsuura
Publisher : Artech House Publishers
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Law
ISBN : UOM:39015064891966

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Nanotechnology Regulation and Policy Worldwide by Jeffrey H. Matsuura Pdf

The emerging commercial application of nanotechnology involves devices, processes, and materials that are manipulated at the atomic and molecular level. This first-of-its-kind resource identifies and describes the legal and policy initiatives aimed at encouraging or restricting nanotech research and applications.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:744641896

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The Handbook of Nanotechnology by Anonim Pdf

The Handbook of Nanotechnology Business, Policy, and IP Law offers a thorough analysis of the controversial issues associated with the commercial application of nanotechnology: intellectual property and patents, financing and legal concerns, regulatory measures particularly in the field of nanomedicine, and environmental regulations.

Author : Graeme A. Hodge,Diana Bowman,Karinne Ludlow
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781847208729

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New Global Frontiers in Regulation by Graeme A. Hodge,Diana Bowman,Karinne Ludlow Pdf

This is an insightful collection by leading thinkers in both regulation and nanotechnology. It confronts new technological challenges with fresh regulatory insight. John Braithwaite, Australian National University Our growing ability to manufacture materials at the atomic scale will change our lives for the better, and tomorrow s nano-economy will outperform today s information age. Or so its proponents claim. Others maintain that a future dominated by commercial incentives risks a toxicological nightmare to rival the sorry global story of asbestos. This important volume is a timely contribution to increasing international calls to regulate nanotechnologies. By investigating the ways in which we could regulate these advances, and what we are learning from regulating existing technologies, such as biotechnologies and information technologies, the book debates the roles of government, business actors and the professions in protecting and enhancing the lives of citizens. In placing particular emphasis on the lessons of earlier technology advances, this book is unique in its broad consideration of the ethical, legal and social issues entwined within the development of the nanotechnology family. The multi-jurisdictional and interdisciplinary nature of the book will appeal to governments, academics, and civil societies across many parts of the world, while also remaining accessible to informed readers with an interest in nanotechnology and the policy and governance issues associated with technology development and regulation.

Author : Ronit Justo-Hanani
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1800372868

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Governing Nanotechnology Safety by Ronit Justo-Hanani Pdf

Examining one of the fastest growing industries in the world, Ronit Justo-Hanani compares the distinctly different approaches between both sides of the Atlantic when regulating the health, safety and environmental risks of nanotechnology and its novel properties. Looking at ongoing adjustments to existing laws, Justo-Hanani details how and why, in contrast to the United States, the European Union has adopted a far more stringent, comprehensive regulatory policy for nanotechnology safety. This illuminating book shows that despite the US' prominence in global nanotechnology markets, the strict rules of the EU have been at the forefront of market regulations across the globe. With a full and comparative account of the politics and regulatory processes of nanotechnology safety in the EU and US, it ultimately argues that the EU's adaptive and proactive, capacity-building strategy, is the key to strengthening its role as a global regulatory leader. This timely book will be useful to students and scholars of regulation and governance; science, technology, and innovation policy; environmental and health policy; and international law and politics. Its practical applications will also be of interest to policymakers concerned with the advancements of nanotechnology.

Author : Geoffrey Hunt,Michael Mehta
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136560705

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Nanotechnology by Geoffrey Hunt,Michael Mehta Pdf

Nanotechnology - technology at the molecular level - is held out by many as the Holy Grail for creating a trillion dollar economy and solving problems from curing cancer to reprocessing waste into products and building superfast computers. Yet, as with GMOs, many view nanotech as a high risk genie in a bottle that once uncorked has the potential to cause unpredictable, perhaps irreversible, environmental and public health disasters. With the race to bring products to market, there is pressing need to take stock of the situation and to have a full public debate about this new technological frontier. Including contributions by renowned figures such as Roland Clift, K. Eric Drexler and Arpad Pusztai, this is the first global overview of the state of nanotech and society in Europe, the USA, Japan and Canada, examining the ethics, the environmental and public health risks, and the governance and regulation of this most promising, and potentially most dangerous, of all technologies.

Author : Society for the Study of Nanoscience and Emerging Technologies. Conference,Ulrich Fiedeler
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Nanotechnology
ISBN : 1607506343

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Understanding Nanotechnology by Society for the Study of Nanoscience and Emerging Technologies. Conference,Ulrich Fiedeler Pdf

Based on contributions to the inaugural conference of the Society for the Study of Nanoscience and Emerging Technologies, this title deals with such questions as: How should science and policy relate? Are science and society converging in new ways? What is the relationship between representation and intervention?

Author : Susan Holtz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nanotechnology
ISBN : 189658862X

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Update on a Framework for Canadian Nanotechnology Policy by Susan Holtz Pdf

A number of nanotechnology policy-related developments during the past year are noted in four areas: public information and engagement; technical and scientific matters; regulatory arrangements; and voluntary initiatives.

Author : Nigel Cameron,M. Ellen Mitchell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2007-08-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470165867

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Nanoscale by Nigel Cameron,M. Ellen Mitchell Pdf

An authoritative examination of the present and potential impact of nanoscale science and technology on modern life Because truly transformative technologies have far-reaching consequences, they always generate controversy. Establishing an effective process for identifying and understanding the broad implications of nanotechnology will advance its acceptance and success, impact the decisions of policymakers and regulatory agencies, and facilitate the development of judicious policy approaches to new technology options. Nanoscale: Issues and Perspectives for the Nano Century addresses the emerging ethical, legal, policy, business, and social issues. A compilation of provocative treatises, this reference: Covers an area of increasing research and funding Organizes topics in four sections: Policy and Perspectives; Nano Law and Regulation; Nanomedicine, Ethics, and the Human Condition; and Nano and Society: The NELSI Imperative Presents differing perspectives, with views from nanotechnology's most ardent supporters as well as its most vocal critics Includes contributions from professionals in a variety of industries and disciplines, including science, law, ethics, business, health and safety, government regulation, and policy This is a core reference for professionals dealing with nanotechnology, including scientists from academia and industry, policy makers, ethicists and social scientists, safety and risk assessment professionals, investors, and others. It is also an excellent text for students in fields that involve nanotechnology.