As nanotechnology moves from the research lab into commercial production and markets, potential regulatory issues may emerge, ranging from worker protection to environmental exposure and risks. To address these issues, Meridian Institute and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (WWICS) co-convened a series of three dialogue sessions focused on the relationship between nanotechnology and federal regulation in the United States. The dialogue series addressed questions such as: What existing regulations apply to the wide array of nanotechnology products and processes? Are those regulations adequate? What are their implications for emerging nanotechnology businesses? The purpose of the dialogue series was to encourage a proactive approach to regulatory issues on the part of government, industry, and NGOs. The three sessions took place at the offices of the WWICS in Washington, D.C.

Materials

Meeting materials from the three dialogue sessions are available: