Options in managing hazards and risks of nanomaterials

Managing risks of manufactured nanomaterials includes managing scenarios leading to emission, and to exposure to these nanomaterials. Risk management of nanomaterials is like entering a field with many uncertainties, both related to relevant health endpoints, as to metrics of exposure. If no valid quantitative information is available yet, there is a preference for a qualitative tool, or method to assist risk management decisions. The Control Banding Nanotool and the method Design Analysis will be explained, discussed, and commented in their capacity to assess and predict scenarios, leading to emission and exposure to nanomaterials.