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Published on 26 February 2025

Nanomaterials: current EU law

In the European Union (EU), nanomaterials fall within the scope of various regulations and directives. Below, the definitions of nanomaterials given in the legislation are briefly summarised, and the nano-specific provisions contained in the various EU Regulations are briefly described.

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