Biotechnology & nanotechnology:regulation under environmental, health, and safety laws

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Naidu B. David
Published: Oxford University Press,
Publisher Address: Oxford New York, N.Y.
Publication Dates: c2009.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Carrier Form: xx, 329 p.: ; 25 cm.
ISBN: 9780195340082 (hbk. : alk. paper)
0195340086 (hbk. : alk. paper)
Index Number: D912
CLC: D912.29
Call Number: D912.29/N155
Contents: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to regulation of biotechnology and nanotechnology -- What is biotechnology? What is nanotechnology? -- Understanding the risks from nanotechnology and biotechnology -- Creation of a regulatory structure -- Regulation of transgenic plants and animals -- Regulation of food -- Drugs, biologics, and medical devices -- Cosmetics -- Consumer products -- Chemicals -- Evolution of biotechnology regulation and the future of nanotechnology regulation.