Biotechnology and Nanotechnology - Regulation under Environmental, Health, and Safety Laws

This book analyzes regulation governing biotechnology and nanotechnology industries. Regulation of biotechnology, which generally encompasses the manipulation of living materials by passing genetic information from one organism to another, emerged in the 1970's and is of major concern to the medical, pharmaceutical, chemical manufacturing, and agricultural fields. Nanotechnology, which refers to the design and production of molecular-sized devices and products, is a more recent field whose regulation has an impact on the same industries as biotechnology and also affects semiconductors, communications technology, cosmetics, and consumer products. Additional regulation is likely because the need for knowledge of the risks involved in industry processes and products is increasing. Both fields are subject to the same regulatory schemes, and this book describes the application of substantive laws, such as the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Clean Air Act, to each segment of the biotechnology nanotechnology industry. Also discussed are international issues and ongoing development of regulations governing these fields. Content: Front Matter • List of Acronyms • Preface • Table of Contents • 1. Introduction to Regulation of Biotechnology and Nanotechnology 2. What is Biotechnology? What is Nanotechnology? 3. Understanding the Risks from Nanotechnology and Biotechnology 4. Creation of a Regulatory Structure 5. Regulation of Transgenic Plants and Animals 6. Regulation of Food 7. Drugs, Biologics, and Medical Devices 8. Cosmetics 9. Consumer Products 10. Chemicals 11. Evolution of Biotechnology Regulation and the Future of Nanotechnology Regulation Index "Biotechnology & Nanotechnology: Regulation Under Environmental, Health, and Safety Laws analyzes regulation governing biotechnology and nanotechnology industries. Regulation of biotechnology, which generally encompasses the manipulation of living materials by passing genetic information from one organism to another, emerged in the 1970's and is of major concern to the medical, pharmaceutical, chemical manufacturing, and agricultural fields. Nanotechnology, which refers to the design and production of molecular-sized devices and products, is a more recent field whose regulation has an impact on the same industries as biotechnology and also affects semiconductors, communications technology, cosmetics, and consumer products. Additional regulation is quite likely because the need for knowledge of the risks involved in industry processes and products is increasing ASPE has released the REVISED, UPDATED, and PEER REVIEWED Engineering Plumbing Design II. Originally written by Alfred Steele, P.E., CIPE, with second edition in 1982, the book has been re-edited and fully revised by A. Calvin Laws, P.E., CPD, and has been further reviewed and edited by Frank G. Teebagy, P.E., CIPE, and Harold L. Olson, P.E., utilizing their comprehensive notes from their extensive classroom use of the original book. Twenty-two chapters provide comprehensive information and detail for the professional plumbing engineer and designer. 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. B. David Naidu. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.