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The Sources of EU’s International Influence on Nanotechnology Risk Regulation and Governance

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The European Union is a world leader in nanotechnology environmental, health and safety (EHS) risk regulation, and since its policy integration has been increasingly active in promoting international coordination and cooperation on nanotechnology risk governance. What affects its ability to influence nanotechnology risk regulation and governance internationally? This analysis focuses on the European Union (EU) level arguing that the EU’s scientific and regulatory capacities have significant explanatory power. Empirically, the article examines three cases of EU influence in key areas of international nanotechnology risk regulation and governance – nanosafety research for regulatory purpose, science diplomacy, and multilateral risk governance, following its integrated policy.

Source: European Journal of Risk Regulation

DOI: 10.1017/err.2025.10042

Author: Ronit Justo-Hanani

Institution: Tel Aviv University

Language: English

Topic: Nanotechnology research and applications

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,550