Policy and ethical concerns in nanotechnology safety: case of Indian health sector

J Biomed Nanotechnol. 2011 Feb;7(1):34-5. doi: 10.1166/jbn.2011.1188.

Abstract

The governance of nanotechnology in the health sector in India poses certain challenges on the front of capability and innovation, risks and regulation. Devising and adhering to the voluntary standards at a stage of regulatory uncertainty, collation and provision of knowledge on impacts, occupational hazards, waste disposal etc. for further risk research and policy design are the issues industry can address in shaping the nanotechnology governance framework.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Consumer Product Safety*
  • Delivery of Health Care / ethics*
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / prevention & control*
  • Health Care Sector / ethics*
  • Health Policy*
  • Humans
  • India
  • Nanomedicine / ethics*