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Naidu, B. David.

Biotechnology & nanotechnology : regulation under environmental, health, and safety laws / Biotechnology and nanotechnology B. David Naidu. - Oxford [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2009. - xx, 329 p. ; 25 cm.

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.

ISBN: 9780195340082 (hbk. : alk. paper) 0195340086 (hbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2009013012

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 101513738 DNLM

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Biotechnology industries--Law and legislation.
Biotechnology industries--State supervision.
Biotechnology--Law and legislation.
Biotechnology--Environmental aspects.
Biotechnology--Safety measures.
Transgenic plants.
Food law and legislation.
Cosmetics--Law and legislation.
Nanotechnology.
Biotechnology--legislation & jurisprudence--United States.
Nanotechnology--legislation & jurisprudence--United States.

LC Class. No.: K3925.B56 / N35 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 343.0786606 NAI

National Library of Medicine Call No.: 2009 I-472 K 3925.B56 / N155b 2009