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Workshop on Nanotechnology
Friday June 20th
14.30 – 18.00 pm

Location: Facolta’ di Giurisprudenza/Faculty of Law
Room: Aula II
Language: English

Program

Session 1
Chair: Bernhard Speiser
 'About Nanotechnology'
14.30 - 14.45 pmWelcome  & introduction to the workshop. Bernhard Speiser

14.45 - 15.00 pm
What is Nanotechnology? Definitions and examples of potential application
15.00 - 15.15 pmRisks and Regulation of Nanotechnology
15.15 - 15.30 pmNano in food - Threat
the opportunity J.Paull & K.Lyons

15.30 - 16.00 pm
Questions from the audience to the speakers.
Moderator: Alexandra Hozzank
16.00 - 16.30 pm
coffee break
Session 2
 Chair: Francis Blake
'Position within the organic sector'
16.30 - 16.45 pm
Nanotechnology - The position of the European Environmental Bureau Anamarija Slabe

16.45 - 17.00 pm
Nanotechnology - no place in organic food and farming? (position of the Soil Association) Francis Blake

17.00 - 17.30 pm
The position of organic associations and stakeholder groups. Short statements from participants of the workshop.
 Session 3
 Chair: Bernhard Speiser 'Conclusions'

17.30 - 18.00 pm
How should the organic sector proceed with respect to nanotechnology? public discussion




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