A guide to responsible nanotechnology business

The European funded project ObservatoryNANO has published a guide to responsible nano-business (pdf), outlining how to use nanotechnology for the benefit of business, customers and society. The guide is intended for companies involved in the development and commercialisation of nanotechnology-based materials and applications.

Companies involved in the development, production, or trade of nanotechnology-enabled materials and applications face a number of challenges.

Aim

Broadened view and enhanced practice regarding responsibilities in businesses applying nanotechnologies

Target users

Medium sized companies involved in the development, processing, production, or trade of nanotechnology-enabled materials, components or applications.

Users may have the following functions:

R&D Product management Environment Sales Communication Safety ...

Benefits

Practical step-wise guidance on responsible practices Good practice examples Starting points to efficiently realise results Fonte: NanoWerk