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International
Borm, P.J.A, Robbins, D., Haubold, S., Kuhlbusch, T., Fissan, H., Donaldson K., Schins, R., Stone, V., Kreyling, W., Lademann, J., Krutmann, J., Warheit, D. and Oberdorster, E. (August 2006). The potential risks of nanomaterials: a review carried out for ECETOC. Particle and Fibre Toxicology, 3:11. Abstract. Article.
Goldstein, B.D. (February 2007). 2007 Geo Year Book. The United Nations Environment Programme. Chapter "Emerging Challenges – New Findings".
Greenpeace. (February 2007). Nanotechnology - Policy & Position paper. Paper.
- NEW - ISO, IEC, NIST and OECD. (June 2008). International workshop on documentary standards for measurement and characterization for nanotechnologies. Report.
International Risk Governance Council. (June 2006). Nanotechnology Risk Governance. White Paper.
Munshi, D., Kurian, P., Bartlett, R.V., and Lakhtakia, A. (October 2005). A map of the nanoworld: Sizing up the science, politics, and business of the infinitesimal. Futures.
Roco, M.C. International perspective on government nanotechnology funding in 2005. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 7: 707-712.
OECD Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (WPMN). Publications in the Series on the Safety of Manufactured Nanomaterials
- NEW - OECD Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (WPMN). (July 2008). List of Manufactured Nanomaterials and List of Endpoints for Phase One of the OECD Testing Programme
OECD Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (WPMN). (November 2007). Current Developments/ Activities on the Safety of Manufactured Nanomaterials: Tour de table at the 3rd Meeting of the WPMN
UNESCO. (2006). The Ethics and Politics of Nanotechnology. Report
Australia
Faunce, T. A., Walters, H., Williams, T., Bryant, D., Jennings, M. & Musk, B. (June 2006). Policy challenges from the "White" Senate inquiry into workplace-related health impacts of toxic dusts and nanoparticles. Australia and New Zealand Health Policy, 3:7. Abstract. Article.
Monash University. (September 2007). A Review of Possible Impacts of Nanotechnology on Australia’s Regulatory Framework. Final Report
Peatline, S. (March 2006).  Setting rules for science's bright new thing. The Sydney Morning Herald. Article
Tolstoshev, A. (September 2006). Assessing the Environmental Risks for Australia, Earth Policy Centre. Report
Canada
- NEW - Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy (CIELAP). (May 2008). Update on a Framework for Canadian Nanotechnology Policy: A Second Discussion Paper. Report.
Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy (CIELAP). (March 2007). Discussion Paper on a Policy Framework for Nanotechnology. Report.
- NEW - Council of Canadian Academies. (July 2008). Small is Different: A Science Perspective on the Regulatory Challenges of the Nanoscale. Report of the Expert Panel on Nanotechnology
The Ethics Commission of Quebec. (November 2006). Ethics and Nanotechnologies: a basis for actions. Report.
Denmark
Risø National Laboratory. (May 2006). Nanotechnology development in Denmark - environmental opportunities and risk. Report.
Europe
Beyerlein, T. (Winter 2006-7). The Need and Purposes of a "Nanotechnology Act" in Germany and Europe. Nanotechnology Law & Business. 3(4).
European Parliament. (September 2006). Report on Nanosciences and nanotechnology: an action plan for Europe 2005-2009. Report
- NEW - Commission of the European Communities. (June 2008). Regulatory Aspects of Nanomaterials. Report
Finnish Presidency Conference. (September 2006). “Nanotechnologies – Safety for Success”. Report
Franco, A., Hansena, S.F., Olsenb, S.I., and Butti, L. (July 2007). Limits and prospects of the "incremental approach" and the European legislation on the management of risks related to nanomaterials. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 48(2): 171-183. Article.
Nanoforum. (September 2006). Risk Governance in Nanotechnology. Article on the conceptual framework for risk governance in nanotechnology developed by the International Risk Governance Council. Report
Nanologue. (November 2006). The future of nanotechnology. We need to talk, UE. Report
European Commission. (March 2004). Nanotechnologies: A Preliminary Risk Analysis. Report
- NEW - VCI (German Chemical Industry Association). (February 2008). Requirements of the REACH Regulation on Substances which are Manufactured or Imported also as Nanomaterials. Report.
France
Council for the Ile de France region. (January 2007). Citizen's Conference on nanosciences and nanotechnologies - Recommandations. News Article
Citizens find nanotechs 'elitist. (23 January 2007). EurActiv.com, UE. News Article
Comité Consultatif National d’Ethique pour les Sciences de la Vie et de la Santé. (February 2007). Ethical issues raised by nanosciences, nanotechnologies and health. Report - Summary
CNRS (Octobre 2006). Enjeux éthiques des nanosciences et nanotechnologies. Report
OPECST (French Parliamentary Office for Evaluation of scientific and technological options). (November 2006). Public hearing on "Nanotechnologies : potential risks and ethical issues". Transcripts
Germany
BAuA - German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. (August 2006). Nanotechnology: Health and Environmental Risks of Nanoparticles. Report
Beyerlein, T. (Winter 2006-7). The Need and Purposes of a "Nanotechnology Act" in Germany and Europe. Nanotechnology Law & Business. Volume 3, Issue 4.
BFR - Federal Institute for Risk Assessment. (Avril 2006). Nanotechnology - Applications, Trends and Risks. Report
BUND (friends of the Earth). (April 2007). Position “For the Responsible Management of Nanotechnology”. Report
UBA - Federal Environment Agency (August 2006). Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Risks for Humans and the Environment. Report
Norway
- NEW - Throne-Holst, H; Sto, E. Who should be precautionary? Governance of nanotechnology in the risk society. Technology analysis & strategic management, 20(1): 99-112.
Switzerland
FOEN (Federal Office for the Environment) and FOPH (Federal Office of Public Health). (July 2007). Risk Assessment and management of engineered nanoparticles. Report
UK
Council for Science and Technology (CST). (March 2007). Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies: A Review of Government's Progress on its Policy Commitments. Report
- NEW - Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra, UK). (December 2007). Characterising the Potential Risks posed by Engineered Nanoparticles: A Second UK Government Research Report. Article
DEFRA. (2005). Characterizing the Risks Posed by Nanoparticles: A First UK Government Risk Report. Report
FSA. (March 2006). Draft report of FSA regulatory review. Report
Health and Safety Executive. (March 2006). Review of the adequacy of current regulatory regimes to secure effective regulation of nanoparticles created by nanotechnology. Report
HM Government. (2005, February). Response to the Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering Report: Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies: Opportunities and Uncertainties. Article
Kearnes, M., Grove-White, Macnaghten, R.P., Wilsdon, J., Wynne, B. (December 2006). From Bio to Nano: Learning Lessons from the UK Agricultural Biotechnology Controversy. Science as Culture, Volume 15, Number 4. Article
Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering. (October 2006). Nanoscience and nanotechnologies: opportunities and uncertainties, Two-year review of progress on Government actions. Report
Royal Society & The Royal Academy of Engineering. (2004). Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies: Opportunities and Uncertainties. Article

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