Nanotechnology
Swiss Government publishes Precautionary Matrix for Manufactured Nanomaterials
The Precautionary Matrix is intended to allow industry and trade companies to take a structured approach in recognising potential risks in the handling of manufactured... More
Application of Nanotechnologies in Food and Agriculture - FAO/WHO Meeting Planned
In areas of agriculture and food production, a number of applications of nanotechnologies are emerging with the capacity to impact both the food industry and... More
Nanotechnology in the focus of consumer health protection
In which foods and products are nanoparticles used? In what ways do consumers come into contact with nanoparticles? Does this lead to health risks? How... More
U.S. Company Launches Nano Product Registry and NanoSafe Tested Label
NANOSAFE INC. (Blacksburg, VA) announced the launch of its NANOSAFE TESTED™ Program and companion nanotechnology product registry — the NANOTECH REGISTER™. The first product to... More
Positive Image of Nanotechnologies in the Media - Analysis of Media Reporting
The analysis of nanotechnology coverage in German print media was the subject of a research project conducted by the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).... More
Swiss Ecotoxicology Centre Inaugurated
At an inaugural event in Dübendorf (Zurich) focusing on nanoparticles in the environment, the Swiss Centre for Applied Ecotoxicology was officially opened on Oct 31st.... More
Carbon Nanotubes Require Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Registration
Last week, U.S. EPA issued a notice on the TSCA inventory status of Carbon Nanotubes (CNT). EPA generally considers CNTs to be chemical substances distinct... More
Consumers Union Urges FDA to Conduct Full Scale Safety Review of Nanoparticles in Sunscreen
Consumers Union, nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports, released new product tests showing that 4 out of 5 sunscreens that claimed not to contain nanoparticles actually... More