Solution to Nanotechnology Pollution

Regulations

Regulations by the United States and other major contributors to nanotechnology pollution may be the only realistic solution as of right now. The debate is over whether these nano-materials should be specifically regulated like other products that are released to the public market are.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration and also the Health & Consumer Protection Directorate of the European Commission have begun to deal with the risks that go along with extensive nanotechnology use. As of today, there are no specific regulations concerning nanomaterials or products that contain such particles for labeling, handling, or producing. The Material Safety Data Sheet that is required for some materials is not different between macro or nano scales.

If nanotechnology is to develop as a further part of society, many argue that strict regulations are required to ensure both people and the environment’s health and security are protected. In addition, if regulations are concrete and clear, then communities can efficiently instill nanotechnology policies and materials into their local products, thereby increasing the positive effect nanotechnology has. Therefore, our government and major nanotech producers around the world must take the responsibility of tightly managing their nanotechnology to ensure its longevity and to safeguard society.