Various countries have begun to establish regulatory frameworks to address these concerns:
United States: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) play significant roles in regulating nanomaterials. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) has been amended to include nanomaterials. European Union: The EU employs the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation, which includes specific provisions for nanomaterials. Japan: Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) oversees the regulation of nanotechnology through existing chemical safety laws.
