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UNITAR Regional Workshop for Developing and Transition Countries on Nanotechnology/Manufactured Nanomaterials

for the Latin America and Caribbean Region

Environment and health risks and benefits of nanotechnology specifically in regard to Brazil

31 May to 1 June 2011Arline Sydneia Abel Arcuri

FUNDACENTROMinistry of Labor and Employment

Brazil

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Nanotechnology in BrazilBased on data from the Brazilian Ministry of Science and Technology (2010), in Brazil there are around 150 companies developing any products or services from knowledge in nanotechnology .

They include companies specializing in the production of nanomaterials such as nanoparticles; companies focusing on manufacturing of intermediate products, including coatings and fabrics ; and companies that seek to end consumer products and are dedicated to the fields of cosmetics and clothing, among other segments . The main areas of application of nanotechnology in Brazil are the pharmaceutical and cosmetic ones.

Source of information: Amaral, N.; UMA ABORDAGEM DOS CONFLITOS DA NANOTECNOLOGIA,Monografia apresentada a Universidade Nove de Julho como requisitopara obtenção de título de Especialista em Engenharia Ambiental; http://www.abdi.com.br/Estudo/Panorama%20de%20Nanotecnologia.pdf

http://www.abdi.com.br/Estudo/Estudo%20Prospectivo%20de%20Nanotecnologia.pdf

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Nanotechnology in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro Industries Federation (FIRJAN) conducted a survey in 2010 that estimates that the Brazilian market for products based on nanotechnologies originally developed in the country last year totaled about $ 115 million.

So Brazil is responsible for only 0.02% of the world of nanotechnology

http://www.firjan.org.br/main.jsp?lumChannelId=2C908CEC2D4D2930012E6D6DB69F0E64

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Brazilian Initiative onNanoscience and Nanotechnology

The government began an effort in this area in 2001, known as Brazilian Initiative on Nanoscience and

Nanotechnology, forming a network of cooperative research in this subject.

http://www.cgee.org.br/arquivos/pe_18.pdf

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In 2005, 10 networks are created: �� Network of Nanophotonics�� National Network of Nanobiotechnology and NanostructuredSystems

�� Network of molecular nanotechnology and interfaces - Stage III

�� Network of Nanobiomagnetism�� Cooperative Research Network on Nanostructured Coatings �� Scanning probe microscopy - open software and hardware �� Carbon Nanotubes: Science and Applications �� Simulation and modeling of nanostructures �� Nanoglicobiotechnology�� Nanocosmetics: from concept to technological applications

Source: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology lecture, M. Baibich, setembro 2008

NANOTECHNOLOGY NETWORKS 2005

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Productive Development Policy (PDP)

Nanotechnology has been inserted into the Productive Development Policy (PDP), launched in 2008 by the federal government, which is

considered strategic .

With this, the government sought to solidify the area of nanotechnology on the public agenda and ensure visibility for future contributions of

resources, stimulates innovation and international integration of Brazilian companies.

http://www.advivo.com.br/sites/default/files/documentos/RADAR_-_IPEA_-_Agosto-_2010.pdf

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Nanotechnology Competitiveness Forum2009 ��The Nanotechnology

Competitiveness Forum emerges as a strategic tool to support the

discussion and referral initiatives and programs according to the

dimensions of the PDP.

http://www.mdic.gov.br/sitio/interna/interna.php?area=3&menu=2469

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Nanotechnology Competitiveness Forum

Structure

Workgroup MarketWorkgroup Regulatory Framework

Workgroup International Cooperation Workgroup Human Resources Training

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Nanotechnology Competitiveness Forum

Some actions:

Workgroup Regulatory FrameworkCollaborative discussion with ABNT (Brazilian Agency for Technical Norms) Mirror Committee to ISO TC 229

Workgroup MarketEmphasis on National Agency for Sanitary Surveillance (ANVISA) involvement in the discussions - to enable registration of nanostructured materials in the Brazilian market that are registered in this agency

• New site: http://www.nanomarketing.com.br/

Workgroup Human Resources TrainingIt is being discussed the need to introduce concepts of OSH training

Workgroup International CooperationVisit international nontechnology fairs

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ABDIBrazilian Agency for Industrial

Development

Published 2010 �� Nanotechnology in Brazil PANORAMA

With respect to scientific production the country is now in 25th position in world ranking, according to the criteria adopted in the study of Science-

Metrix.50

http://www.abdi.com.br/Estudo/Panorama%20de%20Nanotecnologia.pdf

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Development

The range of products, processes and services related to nanotechnology in Brazil has not kept up the indicators of

scientific productionThere is a small number of companies incorporating nanotechnology into their

products or processes, or that manufacture nanomaterials,

nanointermediaries or nanotools

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DevelopmentThe research being undertaken in the country indicates that the business opportunities in nanotechnology tend to appear first on the markets of cosmetics, products from the

chemical industry (catalysts, paints, coatings) and petrochemicals, plastics, rubber and metal

alloys.

Brazil does not yet have a systematic database on the market for products, processes and services based on nanotechnology .

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Brazilian Ministry of Science and Technology Information - 2010

The following information is based on data from research teams or companies which asked for some type of funding from public agencies in research funding

Source: Mario Baibich – Lecture: nanotechnology and its applications in

industry, São Paulo, October 26, 2010

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about 170Companies with projects in nanotechnology

52Centers and universities working in NN

FUNDACENTROhas its own funding

MTE

1MAPA

1MDIC

7MCTPublic research laboratories working in nanotechnology

over 2000Students graduate with scholarships from the federal government

over 1400 researchersScientific community

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MCT Investments

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Nanotechnologies ImpactsSome national groups that conduct studies and

research on impacts of nanotechnologyProject Group : Impact of nanotechnology on the

workers health and the environment –FUNDACENTRO – coordination Arline Sydneia Abel

Arcuri

RENANOSOMA – Nanotechnology Research Network on Society and the Environment – coordination Paulo Roberto Martins

Project: “The use of nano in food and biofuel –developing risk indicators and a regulation frameworks for workers safety and environment protection”– FIOCRUZ - coordination William Waissmann

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Nanotechnologies ImpactsSome national groups that conduct studies and research on impacts of nanotechnology

Group "Nanotechnology, Society and Environment" -Federal University of Parana – UFPR – coordinationNoela Invernizzi

Group JUSNANO - It is a Research group with the goal of building and developing Regulatory Frameworks for Nanotechnology in Brazil

• Associated with the Vale do Rio dos SinosUniversity - UNISINOS, São Leopoldo - RS and FIOCRUZ - Rio de Janeiro, RJ - coordination Wilson Engelmann

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FUNDACENTROBrazilian Ministry of Labor and

Employment Institution

Purpose: Production and dissemination of knowledge that contribute to the male and female workers safety and

health promotion, aiming at sustainable development with economic

growth, social equity and environmental protection.

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FUNDACENTRO

Among its activities there is the Chemical Safety Programme, which comprises

several projects such as nanotechnology, SAICM implementation, POP´s, Benzene, GHS, investigation of chemical accidents,

training courses and seminars, researches and production of printed and

multimedia material.

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FUNDACENTRO Project

Nanotechnology impacts of on the workers health and the environment

This project aims at searching for identify impacts of nanotechnology on the workers health and the environment and suggest possible

control measures

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Other targets are:• sharing experiences,

• information dissemination,

• especially for workers, prepare educational materials to support educational activities in the theme,

• identification of the main areas where nanoparticles have been used in Brazil and

• prioritize actions for risk assessment and prevention of harmful effects as well as develop specific projects for the selected areas.

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The project currently involves the following stakeholders in Brazil:

- RENANOSOMA (Brazilian Network on Nanotechnology, Society and Environment)

- IIEP (Information Exchange, Studies and Researches)

- DIESAT (Inter Trade Union Department of Studies and Researches on Health and Workplaces)

- DIEESE (Inter Trade Union Department of Statistics and Social & Economical Studies)

- FIOCRUZ (Fundação Osvaldo Cruz – Ministry of Health)

- IOS (Observatory Social Institute)- SRTE (Regional Labor and Employment superintendence)

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DEVELOPED ACTIVITIESSeminars; lectures in a variety of events addressing workers, health and safety professionals, students; interviews given to printed and online journals; papers and chapters published in Brazilian

journals; participation in 3 chapters of the book “NANOMATERIALS: RISKS AND BENEFITS”, Springer, NATO, 2009; poster presentations in various

events, and so on.

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DEVELOPED ACTIVITIES

Production of a questionnaire on safety practices with nano for industries and laboratories.

The application of this questionnaire isn’t easy, specially in industries. They justify the denial of our visit because the activities involve trade secrets.

In a preliminary assessment working situations in which there is less concern about the safety conditions can be seen in research laboratories.

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DEVELOPED ACTIVITIESProduction of comic books on nano for workers.

The comics have been translated into English and Spanishhttp://www.fundacentro.gov.br/dominios/CTN/seleciona_livro.asp?Cod=256http://www.fundacentro.gov.br/dominios/CTN/seleciona_livro.asp?Cod=253

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Other activities being undertakenA project in partnership with FIOCRUZ (Ministry of Health) called: “The use of nano in food and biofuel– developing risk indicators and a regulation system for worker's safety and environment protection”

A project on nano to WHO, as a FUNDACENTRO Regional Collaborating Center on workers health

Collaboration with a weekly program called "nanotechnology inside out," which airs every Tuesday, 5.0pm at: http://www.alltv.com.br/

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Other activities being undertakenCollaboration with a preparation of site

http://nano.iiep.org.br:80/

Participation in the Competitiveness Nanotechnology Brazilian Forum, installed by the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade

Collaborative discussion with ABNT Mirror Committee to ISO TC 229

Internet Site about nanotechnology:http://www.fundacentro.gov.br/index.asp?D=NANO

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Some project products related to the workers

• Discuss of this theme in Collective agreement in the chemical sector

• Technical Note DIEESE• Collaboration with the workers' document: “Pointers for a union position on the ethical, social and environmental impacts of the introduction of nanotechnology in food, products and production processes” - 2007

• DIESAT Events• Talks on trade unions• Seminar on nanotechnology in 2011, August to support collective compromise

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RENANOSOMA

Brazilian Nanotechnology Research Network on Society and the Environment

One of Brazil’s first efforts to develop a nanotechnology management and risk assessment

plan occurred at the “Nanotechnology, Environment and Society for a Possible New World” workshop held on January 25th, 2004at the 5th World Social Forum in Porto Alegre. In the same year, there was also the creation

of RENANOSOMA, a Brazilian research network involved in nanotechnology, sociological

issues, and environmental matters.

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RENANOSOMAThe aim of RENANOSOMA is to research potential effects of nanotechnology and increase public awareness of the social,

economical, environmental, and ethical impacts. Constitutes a network of 35 researchers in all sciences that are involved in research work in

nano:• Health and safety, • Social impacts, • Environment,

• Economical impacts,• Agricultural impacts

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RENANOSOMADEVELOPED ACTIVITIES

• One weekly program named "nanotechnology inside out" in a TV by internet. this program is for all non-specialized people. this program is all Tuesday , 5pm to 6pm São Paulo time.

• Responsible for seven international seminars related to nanotechnology

• 6 Books�� I International Nanotechnology, Society And Environment Seminar�� II International Nanotechnology, Society And Environment Seminar "�� III International Nanotechnology, Society And Environment Seminar �� Nanotechnology: The Invisible Revolution�� Nanotechnology, Society And Environment In The Sao Paulo, Mina Gerais State And Brasilia�� Impacts Of The Nanotechnology In The Brazilian Soya Been Chain

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RENANOSOMA

DEVELOPED ACTIVITIES• 4 videos:

�� Nanotechnology: the future is now�� To understand nanotechnology�� Nanotechnology for workers�� Reflections about nanotechnology

• More or less 100 conferences in many Brazilian states in diverse institution like NGOS, syndicates, trade unions, universities, etc.

•Collaborates with all activities of the FUNDACENTRO project

• More information at: www.nanotecnologiadoavesso.org

All books can be found on this site

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Group FIOCRUZ

Project: “The use of nano in food and biofuel –developing risk indicators and a regulation frameworks for worker's safety and environment protection”

This project is being developed by FIOCRUZ researchers in conjunction with:

• FUNDACENTRO• State Department of Mato Grosso do Sul Health• Vale do Rio dos Sinos University • Sergipe Federal University• Djalma Batista Foundation

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Group FIOCRUZ

The goal of this project is to analyze the potential consequences on health and environment of

nanotechnology applied to food and biofuels in Brazil.

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Group "Nanotechnology, Society and Development"

It is a CNPq (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development) Research Group that conducts its research at the FederalParana University – UFPR

Noela Invernizzi is also co-coordinator of the Latin American Network Nanotechnology and Society and a member of RENANOSOMA

She conducts research on policies for nanotechnology in Brazil, the dissemination of nanotechnology in the press and Brazilian scientists' views on nanotechnology

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Group "Nanotechnology, Society and Environment"

DEVELOPED ACTIVITIES• Investigated the diffusion of nanotechnology in the Brazilian industry, has identified 150 companies whish research, develop and / or commercialize nanotechnology

• Currently research on the implications of nanotechnology for the workforce, focusing on jobs, the demands for qualifications, and attitudes of unions in the face of nanotechnology

• Articles resulting from research activities mentioned can be found at:http://www.estudiosdeldesarrollo.net/~webrelans/Publicaciones.html

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Group JUSNANO

• It is a Research group with the goal of building and developing Regulatory Frameworks for Nanotechnology in Brazil

• Associated with the Vale do Rio dos Sinos University - UNISINOS, São Leopoldo - RS and FIOCRUZ - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

• http://jusnano.blogspot.com/

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Group JUSNANO

The JUSNANO Group intends to investigate the reflexes that nanotechnology research will lead in society, because this is an area with great possibilities, many of which are unknown.

Thus, it is intended to approximate the area of technology with the human area, in order to propose legal regulations for the research and results at the nanoscale.

The rules to be formulated will contain its base set in Human Rights, as a guideline for ethics investigations that are being processed.

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Some publications in PortugueseNanotecnologia - A manipulação do invisível (Nanotechnology - the

manipulation of invisible)

A publication of Ipe Ecological Center is a nonprofit organization that since 1985, works to facilitate sustainable advances in agricultural production, through the adoption of alternative technologies driven by the philosophy of environmental

conservation and social justice. Available at; http://www.centroecologico.org.br/novastecnologias/novastecnologias_1.pdf

Convergência Tecnológica num mundo desigual: meio ambiente, saúde, trabalho e sociedade

(Technological Convergence in an unequal world: environment, health, work and society)

A publication of the Heinrich Böll Foundation that is a nonprofit German policy organization that is part of the current green policy. Its fundamental principles are those of ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self-

determination and social justice. Available at:http://www.boell-latinoamerica.org/downloads/CadernoBoell_2009_Spreads_baixa.pdf

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More information

The role of Brazilian firms in nanotechnology developmentLuciano Kay, Noela Invernizzi, Philip Shapirahttp://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/32369

Developing nanotechnology in Latin America Luciano Kay e Philip Shapira

J Nanopart Res (2009) 11:259–278

Chapter 19The Potential of Nanotechnology for Equitable Economic Development: The Case of Brazil

Luciano Kay and Philip Shapira in S.E. Cozzens, J.M. Wetmore(eds.), Nanotechnology and the Challenges of Equity, Equalityand Development, Yearbook of Nanotechnology in Society 2, DOI 10.1007/978-90-481-9615-9_19, C SpringerScience+Business Media B.V. 2011

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