Nanotechnology
EFSA Outlines Future Food Safety Risks
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a draft strategic plan on Thursday pinpointing the areas where it foresees food safety issues to arise over... More
More Safety and Transparency in Nanotechnology – TÜV SÜD Publishes CENARIOS Standard
In the context of the 4th NanoRegulation Conference from September 16-17 in St.Gallen (Switzerland), the globally active certification company TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH presented... More
FDA remains passive on the issue of nanotechnology policy
FDA Week is reporting that a meeting at the Food and Drug Administration late last month failed to result in any agreement about a possible... More
When Nanotechnology Needs Crisis Communication
As the field of nanotechnology continues into unchartered waters, there's a higher tendency for real or perceived threats to safety, health, or environment. A crisis... More
Widespread use of nanoscale silver will challenge regulatory agencies
Widespread use of nanoscale silver will challenge regulatory agencies to balance important potential benefits against the possibility of significant environmental risk, highlighting the need to... More
Late Submissions Boost Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program Participation
The first phase of EPA's voluntary Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program (NMSP) has closed on July 28. While it first looked like there would not be... More
EPA Nanotechnology Voluntary Program Risks Becoming a “Black Hole”
Six months after launching its voluntary reporting program for nanomaterial producers, EPA has made virtually no information public about the limited number of submissions it... More
Australia reviews nanotechnology impact on its regulatory system
Australia's regulatory systems are well placed to respond to the introduction of nanotechnology products. Two documents released this month identify areas for further work and... More