Advisory Committee on Hazardous Substances
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چکیده
I. Review information and studies on the environmental exposure and effects of nanoparticulate silver; II. Comment on known or predicted environmental exposure levels and whether these present a human health or environmental risk; III. Comment on the nature of appropriate measures to minimise risks, if these are felt to be necessary at this point in time; IV. Consider what action should be taken to further develop our understanding in this area.
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