CSA Group Announces Canada's First Standard on Nanotechnologies
TORONTO, Ontario – CSA Group, a standards development, testing and certification organization, announced Canada's first adopted ISO standard on nanotechnologies. “CSA Z12885, Nanotechnologies - Exposure control program for engineered nanomaterials in occupational settings” provides guidance for the safe use of nanomaterials in the workplace.
"The development of standards is crucial for effective and responsible commercialization of nanotechnologies," said Brian Haydon, Senior Project Manager, Standards, CSA Group. "CSA Z12885 is the first in a series of standards on nanotechnologies being adopted in Canada, resulting from international and Canadian contributions to the continued activity of ISO/TC 229, the ISO Technical Committee on nanotechnologies."