Nanotechnology
Study Suggests Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials at the Workplace
The Bavarian Environmental and Food Safety Authority has recently published the report „Nanomaterials at the workplace – Exposition, health risks and prevention measures“. Despite rapide... More
The Risky Future of Nanotechnology
The US trade journal "Risk & Insurance" currently published the article "The Risky Future of Nanotechnology". As companies use nanotechnology to develop products like self-cleaning... More
OSHA Publishes Fact Sheet on Working Safely with Nanomaterials
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recently published a new paper. The fact sheet provides basic information to workers and... More
Nanoparticles hidden in Donuts?
The NGO "As You Sow" recently released the report "Slipping Through the Cracks: An Issue Brief on Nanomaterials in Food". The study shows results of... More
Nanomaterials in Liability Insurances
Massive spreading of nanomaterials could affect insurance industry. Nanomaterials are commonly used in many industrial and consumer products. Besides beneficial properties certain nanomaterials could also... More
Gen Re Suggests Foresight Handling of Nanotechnologies and "360-Degree-Risk-Monitoring"
Gen Re an international reinsurance company highlights the issue of liability insurance of nanotechnologies. The article "Handling Nanotechnologies with foresight in the context of Liability... More
Titaniumdioxide in Sunscreens can form dangerous radicals
Sunscreen lotions and personal care products protect skin from UV rays because they contain compounds (e.g. Titaniumdioxide) that absorb and reflect the sun's rays. Titaniumdioxide-nanoparticles,... More
Characterisation of Nanoscale Properties of Chemicals under REACH
The Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) has recently published the final report of the research project "Characterisation of nanoscale properties of chemicals... More