Nanotechnologies - Nanomaterial risk evaluation

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CAN/CSA-ISO/TR 13121:13 (R2017)
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
Reaffirmation
ICS code(s):
07.030
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This Technical Report describes a process for identifying, evaluating, addressing, making decisions about, and communicating the potential risks of developing and using manufactured nanomaterials, in order to protect the health and safety of the public, consumers, workers and the environment.  It offers guidance on the information needed to make sound risk evaluations and risk management decisions, as well as how to manage in the face of incomplete or uncertain information by using reasonable assumptions and appropriate risk management practices. Further, it includes methods to update assumptions, decisions, and practices as new information becomes available, and on how to communicate information and decisions to stakeholders.

Project need:

To propose reaffirmation of CAN/CSA-ISO/TR 13121:13 (R2017), Nanotechnologies - Nanomaterial risk evaluation. To further develop transparency and accountability in the workplace, the anticipated impact of this technical report upon Canadian organizations is to guide the process of organizing, documenting and communicating what information organizations have about nanomaterials. And, acknowledge where information is incomplete; explain how information gaps are addressed, and explain the rationale behind the organization's risk management decisions and actions in how they manage nanomaterials.

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