Congress Instructs FDA On Nanotech Work, But Mum On Regulations
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The recently passed user fee reauthorization includes a provision that directs FDA to evaluate nano-engineered products’ potential benefits and safety. Friends of the Earth says nanotech products are available “prematurely … without having enough safety data.”
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