Biotechnology & nanotechnology:regulation under environmental, health, and safety laws
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Oxford University Press,
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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. |