Implications of nanotechnology growth in food and agriculture in OECD countries

This article provides an analysis of the implications of the growth of nanotechnology in the agriculture and food sector in OECD countries. Three main policy challenges are identified related to funding and investment, risk governance, and public acceptance. Each of these interconnected challenges underlines a number of ethical questions that need to be addressed. Several recommendations are laid out to move forward and adapt to these emerging policy issues.

► There is a growing interest in agriculture and food nanotechnology in OECD. ► Three key challenges for governments funding, risk governance and public acceptance. ► Each challenge raise a number of ethical questions for policy makers.