Abstract
Persons exposed to natural or engineered nanoparticles – either in production processes or during the transport of these materials, and especially when using nanoparticles/nanomaterials – are susceptible to their toxic action by inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. The study aimed to analyse the legislation and concerns of international nanoscience agencies as compared to the provisions of the relevant legislation in Romania, in order to describe the current status quo of health policies in the field of occupational exposures to nanoparticles. European institutions are turning to modern and varied solutions to raise awareness of the risk that nanoparticle represent for public health, and to stimulate scientific research in the field; they also encourage Member States to pursue a similar policy. Romanian legislation has not yet taken on the European Union's recommendations regarding health protection for occupational exposure to nanoparticles. Keywords: nanoparticles, nanomaterials, occupational exposure, public health
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