Nanotechnology
Nanomaterials "Just out of REACH"
REACH, the European Union's primary regulation on chemicals is failing to identify or control nanomaterials. That is the conclusion of a new report by the... More
WHO guidelines on nanomaterials and worker's health
Workers in all countries face new risks from manufacturing applications of rapidly advancing new technologies based on nanometer-scale atomic structures known as... More
Quo Vadis Nano Food?
Back in the early 2000's, food nanotechnology seemed to be a very hot topic and large industrial food companies were eager to explore new opportunities... More
NanoTrust Dossier "Nanomaterials and Aspects of Occupational Health" published
The Institute for Technology Assessment of the Austrian Academy of Sciences has recently published the new NanoTrust Dossier (No 29): "Nanomaterials and Aspects of Occupational... More
US NRC Publishes New Nanotechnology Risk Report
The future of safe and sustainable nanotechnology is uncertain, says a new report ("A Research Strategy for Environmental, Health, and Safety Aspects of Engineered Nanomaterials")... More
FOEN Study Analyses Nanosilver Waste
The manufacturing and further processing of nanomaterials produces waste. The risk potential of such waste correlates with the functionality and the specific surface of nanomaterials... More
Switzerland: Bright Future with Small Particles
More research, innovation and risk management push the "brand Switzerland". Especially in nanotechnologies the consultant Christoph Meili locates big... More
2nd Webinar: Managing Nano Risk – Implementation of a Risk Management System for Nanomaterials
The Innovation Society, St.Gallen and Marsh invite you to the second, free-of-charge webinar on February 23rd 2012 (16.00-17.00). Manufacturers and distributors of nanomaterials and nano-based... More