Nanotechnology
The “Nano Information Pyramid” as an Approach to the “No Data, no Market” Problem of Nanotechnologies
Consumers want to know what they buy, retailers have to know what they sell and processors and recyclers need to know what they handle. This... More
Nanoparticles - One Word: A Multiplicity of Different Hazards
Twelve leading scientists have published a memorandum in the journal Nanotoxicology, in an effort to draw attention to how the term "nanoparticles" is being used... More
Public consultation on the EC nanotech research code of conduct (CoC)
The European Commission has opened a public consultation in order to receive input from all people and organisations involved or interested in nanosciences and nanotechnologies... More
New cosmetics regulation adopted, but Germany opposed 'nano' label for cosmetics
Efforts by EU governments to force cosmetics manufacturers to inform consumers when products contain nanomaterials were resisted by Germany, it has emerged. Last week (20... More
IOMC/OECD/UNITAR Awareness-Raising Workshop for Developing and Transition Countries on Manufactured Nanomaterials
OECD and UNITAR will hold Awareness-Raising Workshops for Developing and Transition Countries on Nanotechnology/Manufactured Nanomaterials including the topics of risks of manufactured... More
EU consumer bodies launch nanotechnology consumer product inventory
Two European consumer organisations – the European Consumers' Organisation (BEUC) and the European consumer voice in standardisation (ANEC) – have jointly launched a first stab... More
EU to review nanomaterials policies
The EU executive plans to respond positively to the European Parliament's call for a number of EU policies and regulations covering health and environmental safety... More
EPA unveils new administration framework for chemical management reform in the US
In a speech at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson announced core principles that outline the Obama Administration’s goals for... More