Nanotechnology
Field Study Into effect of Antibacterial Clothing on Skin Flora and Microclimate
Most of the antimicrobial garments on the market at present contain silver. Hohenstein researchers carried out a field study into the effect of antibacterial clothing... More
Nanosilver - Old Wine in New Tubes
Nanosilver is not a new invention of nanotechnology but has been in use for more than 100 years. A new Empa study shows that in... More
Action Plan for the Smallest - Action Plan Nanotechnology 2015
Eight Federal Ministries under the lead of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research focus their research promotion under the "Action Plan Nanotechnology 2015".... More
Insurances Underestimate Nano Risks
The reinsurance company Gen Re recently published an analysis and evaluation of the potential implications for the insurance of nanomaterials. The study concludes that the... More
Consumers Want to Know Which Products Contain Nanomaterials - Swiss Dialogue Platform on Consumer Information
Consumers want to be well informed about whether and which nanomaterials are contained in consumer products. This conclusion has been drawn from round table discussions... More
Switzerland publishes Guideline for Security Data Sheets for Synthetic Nanomaterials
Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO has developed the first guideline for security data sheets for chemicals, that consist of or contain nanomaterials. It... More
U.S. Company Fined for Untested Nanosilver Health Claims
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined Kinetic Solutions Inc. $82,400 for allegedly selling unregistered and misbranded pesticides and making unproven claims about their effectiveness.... More
Nano Risk Management: Insurance Industry Position Paper
Nanotechnology presents the insurance and risk management industries with significant challenges and opportunities. Central to these are the relatively unknown environmental, health and safety exposures... More