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NanoSight Webinar Addresses the EU Definition of Nanomaterials
SALISBURY, England, March 7, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
NanoSight, leading manufacturers of unique nanoparticle characterization technology,
responds to the EU Commission recommended definition of Nanomaterials with a webinar to
provide expert insight into the consequences for chemical industries. This will be held on
Wednesday 21st March.
At the end of 2011 the EU Commission published a recommended definition of
Nanomaterials. Seasoned Commission-watchers recognised this much-anticipated document as a
turning point, likely to have significant legislative impact on producers of Nanomaterials
in Europe and beyond. This definition was the missing jigsaw piece that so many
legislators and NGOs anticipated, to forward a robust framework for nanotechnology
legislation.
Two industry reactions are observed. Whilst all would agree that the right legislative
framework will enable major investment in nanotechnology, a large industry group are doing
nothing and hoping perhaps that it goes away, whilst others are thinking through potential
solutions. Having tracked the scientific consultative effort in preparation to get to this
stage, NanoSight believes this definition is here to stay and will have significant
impact.
On Wednesday, 21st March at 1330 and 1500 UK time, NanoSight will host a webinar to
look at the implications of this definition and how as a company with unique
multi-parameter nanoparticle analysis is able to address these freshly defined
characterization challenges.
The invited speaker is Dr Denis Koltsov, a leading international expert in
nanotechnology legislation and control. Dr Koltsov serves on several UK governmental
strategy committees as well as expert committees at BSI/ISO/CEN/OECD WPN and the
Nanotechnologies Industries Association (NIA). He has conducted a number of industry-led
consultations in the nanotechnology sector and reported to the relevant regulatory
authorities. He operates BREC Solutions, a consultancy company in the field of
nanotechnology innovation. Key to this is to act as an information source of
nanotechnology regulation and standardisation. In his talk, he will examine the definition
in detail and provide a thorough understanding of the document. Dr Koltsov will outline
his views on the likely speed and scope of legislation.
NanoSight will present a practical draft solution to address the characterization
requirements of this definition. Requiring as it does, particle counting from 10nm to
100nm, a combination of Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis and Electron Microscopy is
proposed. This webinar will be both informative and interactive. Register now and join in
the discussions on this important issue: http://www.nanosight.com/webinar. It will
also be available for viewing after the live event. The link will be the same.
To find out about the company and to learn more about nanoparticle characterization
using NanoSight's unique nanoparticle tracking analysis solutions, visit
http://www.nanosight.com and register to receive the next issue of NanoTrail, the
company's electronic newsletter.
For further information:
Please contact NanoSight direct or their marketing agency, Talking Science:
NanoSight Limited
Minton Park
London Road
Amesbury SP4 7RT UK
T +44(0)1980-676060
F +44(0)1980-624703
http://www.nanosight.com
jeremy.warren@nanosight.com
Talking Science Limited
39 de Bohun Court
Saffron Walden
Essex CB10 2BA UK
T +44(0)1799-521881
M +44(0)7843-012997
http://www.talking-science.com
jezz@talking-science.com
Source: NanoSight
NanoSight Webinar Addresses the EU Definition of Nanomaterials
SALISBURY, England, March 7, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
NanoSight, leading manufacturers of unique nanoparticle characterization technology,
responds to the EU Commission recommended definition of Nanomaterials with a webinar to
provide expert insight into the consequences for chemical industries. This will be held on
Wednesday 21st March.
At the end of 2011 the EU Commission published a recommended definition of
Nanomaterials. Seasoned Commission-watchers recognised this much-anticipated document as a
turning point, likely to have significant legislative impact on producers of Nanomaterials
in Europe and beyond. This definition was the missing jigsaw piece that so many
legislators and NGOs anticipated, to forward a robust framework for nanotechnology
legislation.
Two industry reactions are observed. Whilst all would agree that the right legislative
framework will enable major investment in nanotechnology, a large industry group are doing
nothing and hoping perhaps that it goes away, whilst others are thinking through potential
solutions. Having tracked the scientific consultative effort in preparation to get to this
stage, NanoSight believes this definition is here to stay and will have significant
impact.
On Wednesday, 21st March at 1330 and 1500 UK time, NanoSight will host a webinar to
look at the implications of this definition and how as a company with unique
multi-parameter nanoparticle analysis is able to address these freshly defined
characterization challenges.
The invited speaker is Dr Denis Koltsov, a leading international expert in
nanotechnology legislation and control. Dr Koltsov serves on several UK governmental
strategy committees as well as expert committees at BSI/ISO/CEN/OECD WPN and the
Nanotechnologies Industries Association (NIA). He has conducted a number of industry-led
consultations in the nanotechnology sector and reported to the relevant regulatory
authorities. He operates BREC Solutions, a consultancy company in the field of
nanotechnology innovation. Key to this is to act as an information source of
nanotechnology regulation and standardisation. In his talk, he will examine the definition
in detail and provide a thorough understanding of the document. Dr Koltsov will outline
his views on the likely speed and scope of legislation.
NanoSight will present a practical draft solution to address the characterization
requirements of this definition. Requiring as it does, particle counting from 10nm to
100nm, a combination of Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis and Electron Microscopy is
proposed. This webinar will be both informative and interactive. Register now and join in
the discussions on this important issue: http://www.nanosight.com/webinar. It will
also be available for viewing after the live event. The link will be the same.
To find out about the company and to learn more about nanoparticle characterization
using NanoSight's unique nanoparticle tracking analysis solutions, visit
http://www.nanosight.com and register to receive the next issue of NanoTrail, the
company's electronic newsletter.
For further information:
Please contact NanoSight direct or their marketing agency, Talking Science:
NanoSight Limited
Minton Park
London Road
Amesbury SP4 7RT UK
T +44(0)1980-676060
F +44(0)1980-624703
http://www.nanosight.com
jeremy.warren@nanosight.com
Talking Science Limited
39 de Bohun Court
Saffron Walden
Essex CB10 2BA UK
T +44(0)1799-521881
M +44(0)7843-012997
http://www.talking-science.com
jezz@talking-science.com
Source: NanoSight