PD ISO/TR 13121:2011

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Symbols and abbreviated terms
3 Summary of the process described in this Technical
  Report
4 Describe materials and applications
5 Profiles of the nanomaterials' properties, hazards and
  exposures
6 Evaluate risks
7 Assess risk management options
8 Decide, document and act
9 Review and adapt
Annex A (informative) - Data set of physical and chemical
        properties
Annex B (informative) - Tiered testing approach to health
        hazard data
Annex C (informative) - Health hazard data set
        (alternative approach)
Annex D (informative) - Environmental hazard data set
Annex E (informative) - Environmental fate data set
Annex F (informative) - Output worksheet
Annex G (informative) - Sources and references for data sets
Bibliography

Provides a process for identifying, evaluating, addressing, making decisions about, and communicating the potential risks of developing and using manufactured nanomaterials, in order to protect the health and safety of the public, consumers, workers and the environment.

This Technical Report describes a process for identifying, evaluating, addressing, making decisions about, and communicating the potential risks of developing and using manufactured nanomaterials, in order to protect the health and safety of the public, consumers, workers and the environment.

While the overall product stewardship and risk management process set forth in this Technical Report is not unique to nanomaterials, it supplements recognized approaches by providing, where possible, a focus on information and issues specific to nanotechnologies. It offers guidance on the information needed to make sound risk evaluations and risk management decisions, as well as how to manage in the face of incomplete or uncertain information by using reasonable assumptions and appropriate risk management practices. Further, it includes methods to update assumptions, decisions, and practices as new information becomes available, and on how to communicate information and decisions to stakeholders.

This Technical Report suggests methods organizations can use to be transparent and accountable in how they manage nanomaterials. To that end, it describes a process of organizing, documenting, and communicating what information organizations have about nanomaterials. This includes acknowledging where information is incomplete, explaining how information gaps were addressed, and explaining the rationale behind the organization\'s risk management decisions and actions.