1.Taiwans Position on Nano RiskGovernance Tsing-Tang SONG ttsong@itri.org.tw Industrial Technology Research Institute TaiwanCICN, Montreal, Canada, Nov 1, 20121Copyright ITRI

2. Outline National nanotechnology program in Taiwan Survey of nanomaterials applications/revenues Status of nano risk governance in Taiwan2Copyright ITRI 3. Distribution of Fund on Taiwan National Nanotechnology Program Phase (2003~2008) budgetUSD 554 M Phase (2009~2014) proposed : USD 689M 3Copyright ITRI 4. Budget Execution of Taiwan NationalNanotechnology Program 2012Final Accounts: USD 95 million (Fiscal Year 2012) Advanced Research19%10%Strategic Projects71% EHS ~45 % Education ~24 % Nano Standardization ~ 14% nanoMark and Industry Promotion ~18 %Industrialization of Nanotechnology Biomedical and Agriculture ~14% Electronics & Optoeletronics ~24% Energy & Environment ~7% Instrument Development ~28% Traditional Industry ~26% USD : NTD = 1 : 304Copyright ITRI 5. Survey of Nanomaterials ApplicationCategory of nanoproductsNanomaterials for industrial applicationsProduct NanomaterialsProduct numberCategory RationumberAg517Textile 39022.3% TiO2 181Paint & resin 30 1.7%SiO2 577C materials 200Home appliance30117.2%IR emission materials67 Metal/machine11 0.6%Building ZnO 6488350.6%Mineral powder 36materialsAnion35Rubber & plastic1327.5%Others 70 Total 1747100%Total1747 Most of the nanoproducts are applied to the building materials, textile and home appliance. The major nanomaterials for industrial applications are SiO2, Ag, TiO2, and C materials. 5Copyright ITRIRef. The report of IEK, ITRI, sponsored by IDB, in [], 2012/2 6. Input Resource for Nanotechnology in Taiwan -Traditional Industry Survey of the input resource to the traditional industries in the field of home appliance/building materials, metal/machine equipment, textile, paint & resin, rubber & plastic from 2007 to 2012. USD:NTD=1:29.5Major Traditional Industry 20072008200920102011 2012(e)Engaged R&D personnel284288 366 398 409 478 Input Amount on R&D (M, USD)11.5 9.7 13.71517.519.5R&D projects 105112 108 135 155 171Input Amount on Investment (M, USD)6.510.3 11 11.414.823.7Products69 87 117 235 249 271 Sales in Products(M, USD) 48.2 77.9 125.4 229.5 317.9 371.56Copyright ITRI 7. Traditional Products for Nanotechnology in Taiwan - Revenue The revenues of nanoproducts are continually increasing year by year from 2007 to 2012, the revenue has reached 317.9 M USD in 2011, increased to 38% compared to the year of 2010, the products are applied to the home appliance/building materials with the highest revenue in 55%, textile and metal/machine equipment contribute in 22% and 14% respectively. 7Copyright ITRI Ref. The report of IEK, ITRI, sponsored by IDB, in [], 2012/11 8. Status of Nano Risk Governance in Taiwan Opportunity Risk Responsible Development of Nanotechnology StrategyCreating industrial good practices Action plans (a) creating a common platform for environment, health and safety (b) allocating resources for risk assessment, management and communication and focus areas 8Copyright ITRI 9. Governance Approach to Nano RiskInternationalInternationalISO/TC229 CollaborationCollaboration Nano riskOECD/WPMN, WPN Governance in Taiwan IEC/TC113 ConsumerStandardization EHS issues Protection(MOEA)(CLA/EPA/DOH)(MOEA) Taiwan Nanotechnology The nanoMark System Standard Council (2009)(2004)Inter-ministerial Collaborations WorkplaceEnvironmentHealth(CLA)(EPA) (DOH) Occupational exposure assessment The risk perception and policy Set up standardized evaluationand epidemiological study strategy (regulation)platform Nanoparticles monitoring and in vivo and in vitro toxicological Fire and explosion hazard limit research Hierarchical process management inmeasurement in air Epidemiological studiesworkplace The fate and transformation of Nano regulation on biomedicalnanoparticles in water aspectCopyright ITRI9 10. Budget Allocation of EHS/StandardizationInvestment (Million USD)Percentage of Total Budget Year USD : NTD = 1 : 30 10Copyright ITRI 11. Taiwan nanoMark System Labeling Consumer Products 11Copyright ITRI 12. Why Labeling Protect Consumers Avoid waste money Protect Good CompaniesEliminate unfair competitionsbetween good and badproducts Increase Public Trust Facilitate healthy developmentof nanotechnology Facilitate TradeStimulate economic growth Accelerate Good Nanoproduct Development 12Copyright ITRI 13. What to Label Focus on Consumer Products Impossible to Certify All Commercial Nanoproducts Criteria/Test Methods are not all ready Select Criteria Market Size Available Test Methods/Labsfor Nanoscale & Unique Properties Companies Interest Prudent with Risk Potential Products 13Copyright ITRI 14. Requirements Basic Requirements Nano Scale (in principle, < 100nm) Unique Properties Quality System Installed Safety Issues being taken careTraceable Products Contract to use nanoMark 14Copyright ITRI 15. Status of NanoMark System in Taiwan Certified Products As of Oct. 2012, established 41 certification guidelines, and 12 certification testing labs. A totally of 1196 products made by 39 firms have received the nanoMark, and 1150products made by 34 firms still had valid nanoMarks. 15Copyright ITRI 16. Revenues from nanoMark Companies2011 The ratio of revenues from nanoMark companies to total revenues is 21%, and nanoMark companies has reached 67 M USD in 2011.16Copyright ITRI Ref. The report of IEK, ITRI, sponsored by IDB, in [], 2012/9 17. Taiwan Nanotechnology Standard Council Taiwan Nanotechnology Standard Council (TNSC), under the steering of National Nanotechnology Program and Bureau of Standards, Metrology & Inspection, MOEA, was established in June, 2009. The TNSC will consist of four technical working areas, focusing separately on particular aspects of (1)Terminology, (2)Measurement and Characterization, (3)Health, Safety and Environmental issue of Nanotechnologies, (4)Material/Component/Product Performance and Specifications.Inauguration of TNSC The four groups will work cooperatively to develop standards and formulate proposals on behalf of the nation with response to ISO/IEC standardization activities. ITRI is entrusted to be the Secretariat of TNSC. 17Copyright ITRI 18. TNSC ActivitiesStandard developments in Taiwan1. Method of dimensional measurement of nanoparticles on surface scanning electron microscope) (Published in 2012)2. Traditional Chinese version of ISO/TS 27687:2008, Nanotechnologies Terminology and definitions for nano-objects Nanoparticle, nanofibre and nanoplate. (Published in 2012)3. Traditional Chinese version of ISO/TS 80004-3:2010, Nanotechnologies Vocabulary Part 3: Carbon nano-objects (committee draft)4. Guideline of quality and risk assessment for nano electrotechnical products (1st working draft stage), IEC TC 113 PT-113 working project (through ANF liaison)5. Potential working items: Nanoindentation measurement standardsNano- particle measurement standards for TEMCosmetics containing nano- material label6. Other standards: 12 CNS standards (1 terminology, 11 photo catalyst)18Copyright ITRI 41 Nano Mark standards 19. Regulation Studies The IOSH drafted two safety guidelines in 2009 (Guidelines for Nanomaterials atthe Workplace) ( Guidelines for NanomaterialsExposure at the Laboratory Throughout the guidelines, low exposure limit were proposed and appropriate personal protective equipments were recommended such as mask, protective clothing, gloves, and exhaust hood in the workplace. The DOH is working 30 drafts which are related toregistration, examination, assessment, technique, andlaboratory, especially in the drug, cosmetics, and medicaldevices area. 19Copyright ITRI 20. Epidemiological Studies Institute of Safety Health (IOSH), CLA cooperated with The National Health Research Institute (NHRI) initiated the epidemiological study on nano risk among workers exposed to nanoparticles in 2009. The objective of this study was to investigate the health hazards following exposure to nanoparticles. There are thirteen factories and one R&D institute to join together, atotal of 277 participants including exposure group (142 people) andcontrol group (135 people) in 2011. 20Copyright ITRISourceIOSH/NHRI 21. Taiwans Position on Nano Risk Governance Objectives : Analyze the status of nanotechnology risk management, and evaluate the direction and major topics in Taiwan. Statistical data analyses and offer recommendations to government policy makers, including: Establishing an empowered nanotechnology riskmanagement unit Focusing on nanopowder risk management Life cycle risk assessment of nanotechnology products Promoting occupational exposure limits fornanomaterials Providing systematic assistance for the collection ofavailable information Tracking and assuring compliance with internationregulations Exploring the ethical, legal, and social implicationsissues to establish public trust21Copyright ITRI 22. Thank You Very Much for Your Attention22Copyright ITRI