FDA Nanotechnology Task Force

The FDA Nanotechnology Task Force is a group within the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that focuses on understanding and managing the potential risks and benefits of nanotechnology in products like medicines, foods, and cosmetics. Nanotechnology involves manipulating very tiny particles at the atomic or molecular level, which can improve product performance. The task force develops guidelines, reviews safety data, and helps ensure that nanotech-based products are safe for consumers while encouraging innovation. Their work balances advancing new technologies with protecting public health through science-based regulation.