ABSTRACT
The explosive growth of nanotechnology and its potential penetration into so many sectors of the economy have prompted broad international efforts to address the issues of occupational and environmental risks. Numerous organizations — governmental, non-governmental, professional, not for profit — have developed nanotechnology activities relating to its environmental, legal, societal, and ethical impacts. Much of this activity involves intergovernmental collaboration, academic liaisons, and other associations, and also includes entities developing voluntary standards. Many of these organizations and efforts are mentioned in other parts of the book, but are consolidated here to provide a fairly comprehensive assessment.
