Reducing NanoRisks and Increasing NanoRevenues
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars' Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies (PEN) recently published a short pamphlet intended to steer "nano firms" down the path towards commercial prosperity.
PEN's "8 Step Program for Small Firms" is:
- focus on the bottom line;
- become or develop a champion within your firm;
- incorporate life cycle thinking and operations and product development;
- seek information and assistance on EHS implementation;
- follow best practices for worker health and safety precautions;
- prepare for potential nano-specific regulations;
- increase educational efforts; and
- seek continued improvement.
The new pamphlet is somewhat superficial and lacks the detail provided in PEN's numerous regulatory papers. Additionally, regular readers will note that steps 3-6 in particular have been advocated by PEN in one form or another since its inception.
Many of the above steps can also well be supported or complied to witth the nanospecific risk management tools NanoRisk Check or CENARIOS® by the Innovation Society and TÜV SÜD.
Source (modified): Nanotechnology Law Report (Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP)