Lynn L. Bergeson, “EC Begins Consultation on the REACH Annexes on Nanomaterials,” Nanotechnology Now, June 26, 2013.

On June 21, 2013, the European Commission (EC) began a consultation on the modification of the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation annexes on nanomaterials. According to the EC, the objective of the initiative is to provide further clarity on how nanomaterials are addressed.