Highlight of developments
? Australian regulatory authorities continue to regulate nanomaterials using regulatory frameworks applicable to conventional chemicals.
? Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FZANZ) has completed qualitative survey of the food packaging industry, brand owners and food retailers on the use of nanomaterials as part of a review of the regulatory requirements relating to articles and materials in contact with food.
? The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) published several scientific papers addressing human health and/ or environmental safety aspects of nanomaterials.
? An SG report on measurement of nanomaterials in air, undertaken by Safe Work Australia, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland and Queensland University of Technology, will be presented at the 52nd Joint Meeting for declassification