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Nanotechnology regulation in the EU and the U.S. has common features in disclosure requirements and recognizing the need for risk assessment; however, significant differences emerge when it comes to informing the consumers and the public (labelling requirements). The article is ended with a summary on prospects and suggested principles for advancing nanotechnology regulation. International regulation is identified as the preferred approach, while liberal national regulation may be a beneficial initial approach in countries like Lithuania. Non-governmental and self-regulatory initiatives may be a valuable aid to the governmental regulation, since they are more adapted to changes, as it is demonstrated by the experience in regulating other emerging technologies.

Nanotechnology regulation in the EU and the U.S. has common features in disclosure requirements and recognizing the need for risk assessment; however, significant differences emerge when it comes to informing the consumers and the public (labelling requirements). The article is ended with a summary on prospects and suggested principles for advancing nanotechnology regulation. International regulation is identified as the preferred approach, while liberal national regulation may be a beneficial initial approach in countries like Lithuania. Non-governmental and self-regulatory initiatives may be a valuable aid to the governmental regulation, since they are more adapted to changes, as it is demonstrated by the experience in regulating other emerging technologies.