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Nanotechnology Expert Group

Business at OECD’s Nanotechnology Expert Group contributes strong, fact–based business input to the activities related to safety assessments of manufactured nanomaterials and other advanced materials and pursues efforts to create an innovation–friendly business environment in this area. Business at OECD’s Nanotechnology Expert Group meets bi–annually in Paris and convenes additional thematic ad-hoc sessions on selected issues. Business at OECD’s expert group members also provide their expertise to the OECD’s specific workstreams on an on-going basis.

Expert Group Overview

Discover the functions of Business at OECD's Nanotechnology Expert Group.

Why the OECD’s Work on Nanotechnology Matters

The OECD’s work on nanotechnology assists governments in the implementation of policies that guarantee the responsible development of nanotechnologies, focusing on safety evaluation and assessment of manufactured nanomaterials. The OECD promotes international co-operation on the human health and environmental safety aspects of manufactured nanomaterials and other advanced materials for regulatory purposes, taking into account voluntary, legislative or other management schemes.

Our 2025 Priorities

Promoting the environmentally sustainable use of nanotechnology

Exchanging information on the development on nanotechnologies and nanomaterials

Supporting cooperation on the assessment and management of nanomaterials

Contribute to exposure measurement and exposure mitigation

Support the implementation and dissemination of relevant OECD standards

Our Engagement with the OECD’s Bodies

OECD’s Chemicals and Biotechnology Committee

OECD’s Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials

OECD’s Working Party on Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and Converging Technologies

Publications

1 September 2021

Building Climate and Economic Resilience in the Transition to a Low-carbon Economy

This policy paper explores strategies to align climate action with economic resilience. It emphasises innovation, competitiveness, and inclusive transition planning.

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1 March 2021

Designing and Implementing Sustainable and Inclusive Recovery Plans

This policy paper provides guidance for post-pandemic recovery. It promotes green investment, social inclusion, and long-term sustainability.

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Making a green recovery work for jobs 2020

1 September 2020

Key Messages to the OECD Ministerial Council Roundtable on Economic Recovery – Strong, Resilient, Green and Inclusive

This statement outlines business priorities for economic recovery. It calls for policies that support resilience, green growth, and inclusivity.

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1 March 2020

Sustainable Finance Taxonomies

This policy paper examines the development of sustainable finance taxonomies. It advocates for clarity, consistency, and market-driven approaches.

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1 March 2020

Preventing Single-Use Plastics Waste: Implications of Different Policy Approaches

This policy paper analyses various policy approaches to reduce single-use plastics. It highlights the importance of innovation and international coordination.

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