Information on nanomaterials

• Websites

1. Nanomaterials (European Commission, DG Environment)
2. Nanomaterials (ECHA)
3. Engineered nanomaterials (FPS HFCSE, DG Environment)

• Instruction video for REACH registrants about nanomaterials (Source: ECHA)

Important

Companies should soon register the nanomaterials they would like to place on the Belgian market. The registry is mandatory from January 1, 2016 for substances produced in nanoparticulate state (such as titanium dioxide, zinc oxide), and from January 1, 2017 for mixtures of these substances (eg. paints, sunscreen). Enclosed you will find some useful guidelines about:

• Who has to register?
• When do you have to register?
• Different types of accounts 
• Different types of registrations
• Registration - which info?
• Creating an account

There is also a brochure available regarding the nano registry.