What Are the Key Areas to Focus on When Updating Guidelines?
When updating guidelines, several key areas should be considered:
1. Safety Protocols: Ensuring the safety of researchers and consumers is paramount. Guidelines must include protocols for safe handling, storage, and disposal of nanomaterials. 2. Regulatory Compliance: Guidelines should align with national and international regulations to facilitate global collaboration and market access. 3. Ethical Considerations: Addressing ethical issues, such as privacy concerns in biomedical applications and potential misuse of technology. 4. Environmental Impact: Evaluating the long-term environmental effects of nanomaterials and incorporating sustainable practices.
