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Academic article

Nanomaterials in the environment: Behavior, fate, bioavailability, and effects—An updated review

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Wiley Online Library
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April 2018
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The present review covers developments in studies of nanomaterials (NMs) in the environment since our much cited review in 2008. We discuss novel insights into fate and behavior, metrology, transformations, bioavailability, toxicity mechanisms, and environmental impacts, with a focus on terrestrial and aquatic systems. Overall, the findings were that: 1) despite substantial developments, critical gaps remain, in large part due to the lack of analytical, modeling, and field capabilities, and also due to the breadth and complexity of the area
Emerging Policy Issues: Nanotechnology
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Advanced Materials at the German Environment Agency (UBA)

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UBA
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July 2021
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The German Environment Agency (UBA) webpage on advanced materials highlights UBA´s current preparatory research and thematic conferences on advanced materials. It reflects UBA´s opinion with regard to potential challenges and needs connected to advanced materials from the perspective of chemical safety, i.e. as summarized in a joint perspective paper on good governance developed by the higher federal authorities the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) and UBA.
Emerging Policy Issues: Nanotechnology
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Nanotechnology at the German Environment Agency (UBA)

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UBA
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November 2019
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The German Environment Agency (UBA) webpage on nanotechnology indicates its activities and opinions as well as research efforts with regard to adequate regulation and safety assessment of manufactured nanomaterials and highlights relevant topics, actors, programs and networks including providing relevant links. Current research supervised by UBA is presented and finalized research is published as reports at this webpage.
Emerging Policy Issues: Nanotechnology
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Safety of manufactured nanomaterials (OECD)

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OECD
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November 2021
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The webpage presents OECD`s activities with regard to safety of manufactured nanomaterials starting back in 2006. By this, OECD intends to promote international co-operation in human health and environmental safety aspects of manufactured nanomaterials. The website provides publications developed within the OECD Working Party of Manufactured Nanomaterials, reports of previous workshops, projects and testing programs, the OECD council recommendation on safety testing and assessment of manufactured nanomaterials, but also videos of webinars on dedicated topics. Currently, one of the main
Emerging Policy Issues: Nanotechnology
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Evaluation of Tools and Models Used for Assessing Environmental Exposure to Manufactured Nanomaterials

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OECD
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November 2021
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Scientific knowledge to assess the exposure to nanomaterials continues to improve. The OECD compiled an inventory of available models and tools for assessing occupational, consumer and environmental exposure to Nanomaterials. 54 tools and models were initially compiled and following in-depth analyses, 10 occupational, 7 consumer and 6 environmental tools/models were recommended or evaluated as suitable for assessing exposure to nanomaterials. The detailed information on the analyses and evaluations are provided in the reports accessible from the Series on Nanomaterials website
Emerging Policy Issues: Nanotechnology Chemicals in products
No. 98 - Environmental Exposure No. 98 - Environmental Exposure - Annex No. 99 - Occupational and Consumer Exposure - Part I No. 100 - Occupational and Consumer Exposure - Part II No. 100 - Occupational and Consumer Exposure - Part II - Annex No. 101 - Occupational and Consumer Exposure - Part III
ChemSec PFAS Guide
Manuals and toolkits

Chemsec PFAS Guide

May 2023
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PFAS chemicals are found in many product types, including in adhesives, carpets and paints.  The PFAS Guide from ChemSec provides a tool to determine where PFAS may be found, and guidance on regulations, substitution, and engaging the supply chain.

Emerging Policy Issues: Perfluorinated Chemicals Chemicals in products
Safer States
Policy document

Safer States

May 2023
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Safer States is an alliance of diverse environmental health organizations and coalitions from across the United States committed to building a healthier world.  The website features an interactive map showing chemical-related policies, including those related to building materials.  A Bill Tracker provides further detail of the action taken by individual states to regulate chemicals, covering PFAS, toxic flame retardants, heavy metals, BPA and phthalates.

Emerging Policy Issues: Perfluorinated Chemicals Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals
Topics: Chemicals in building products Policymaking
Factsheets and brochures

Potential Alternatives to PFASs in Carpets and Rugs

May 2023
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Safer Consumer Products (SCP) has compiled a list of alternatives to PFASs in carpets and rugs to assist manufacturers looking for substitutes. The alternatives have been grouped into two categories: non-chemical and chemical alternatives. Products and manufacturers are listed but they are not endorsed by SCP and the safety of the alternatives has not been assessed.

Emerging Policy Issues: Perfluorinated Chemicals
Potential Alternatives to PFASs in Carpets and Rugs Potential Alternatives to PFASs in Carpets and Rugs
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