Nanomaterials and their applications are regulated by many federal agencies, including EPA, FDA, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Under TSCA, EPA has exercised its authority to require reporting, testing and use restrictions on chemical substances, including nanomaterials.
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) gives EPA authority to collect information about substances in pesticide products, including nanomaterials, and the agency has authority to act on nanomaterials under the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and other laws. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act (FFDCA), FDA regulates many applications of nanotechnology, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and other products.
The U.S. government has championed investment in nanotechnology to stimulate growth and ensure U.S. economic competitiveness. In 2000, the first coordinated government effort dedicated to nanotechnology was established, now called the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI). From 2001 to 2010, the 25 federal departments and agencies participating in the NNI have invested more than $19 billion in nanotechnology research and commercialization.
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