Conclusion

Proponents of a nanotech “revolution” predict that it will cause dramatic and sweeping changes in every aspect of human life.[49] We believe that a precautionary course of action is necessary in order to safeguard the health and safety of the public and workers; conserve our natural environment; ensure public participation and democratically decided social goals; restore public trust in, and support for, government and academic research; and permit long-term commercial viability. We call for all relevant bodies and actors to take actions to implement, incorporate, and internalize the above principles for nanotechnology and nanomaterial oversight immediately.

49 See note 45 supra.