Target audience

• Scientists working within the fields of nanomaterials safety, who have a basic knowledge of what nanomaterials are 
• National authorities and private sector employees with a scientific background similar to nanosafety scientists and a need for information on regulation of nanomaterials in the EU 

Learning objectives

• Know what a nanomaterial is and what makes it special in a legal context 
• Know the European Commission’s definition of nanomaterial and the challenges to implement it 
• Know how these challenges can be met
• Know the basis, drafting processes, structure and types of EU legislation 
• Know the EU legislative framework for chemicals and how it is implemented 
• Understand the relationship between EU and national legislation 
• Understand why different pieces of EU legislation (REACH, and legislation on biocidal products, medical devices, cosmetic products and legislation related to food) address chemicals and nanomaterials differently 
• Understand how REACH addresses nanomaterials 

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This content is offered by the European Commission. The European Commission is the European Union's politically independent executive arm. It is alone responsible for drawing up proposals for new European legislation, and it implements the decisions of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.