NIA launches survey 'Advanced Materials': Terminology and relevance to nanomaterials

There is increasing policy focus on the term ‘Advanced Materials’, with national governments and international frameworks starting to discuss potential safety and regulatory implications.  This is a conversation that needs clear industrial input and must avoid the assumption that ‘Advanced Materials’ are already recognised by industry as a distinct category of materials and treated as such, with additional safety or regulatory needs beyond existing frameworks.

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