The Government is inviting industry and interested groups to contribute to the shaping of a UK strategy for nanotechnologies.
A new website has been set up to gather views on core issues, including research, regulation, innovation and commercialisation, and measurement and standards.
Science and innovation minister, Lord Drayson, said: “The Government has made clear the need for responsible development of nanotechnologies. This new website will let everyone be involved in developing a new UK strategy by February next year. This will address the exploitation of technologies and management of potential risks.”
DWP minister Lord McKenzie added: “HSE will continue to work with Government partners to ensure that the health and safety risks to employees in the nanotechnologies industry are properly controlled.”
The website is at www.interactive.bis.gov.uk/nano and will be available for contributions until 31 October.
