Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology Risks: How Buckyballs Hurt Cells
A new study into the potential health hazards of the revolutionary nano-sized particles known as 'buckyballs' predicts that the molecules are easily absorbed into animal... More
Canadian Institute calls for mandatory labelling of nanomaterials in common products
The Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy (CIELAP) today released a report which calls for mandatory labeling of nanomaterials in cosmetics, personal care products,... More
Overview of Regulatory & Voluntary Measures for the Handling of Engineered Nanomaterials in Europe
Regulations and legal provisions can serve several purposes. From a regulator’s perspective priority is given to aspects of human safety and environment protection. For commercial... More
US NGO Demands EPA to Stop Sale of Nano-Silver Products
Washington, DC – The International Center for Technology Assessment (CTA) and a coalition of consumer, health, and environmental groups today filed a legal petition with the... More
Code of Conduct Nanotechnology by Swiss Retail Organizations Published
St. Gallen, April 17: The Swiss Retailer's Organisation (IG DHS) in collaboration with the Innovation Society introduces the world's first Code of Conduct for consumer... More
Innovation Society and TÜV SÜD Organized 1st International Authorities Dialogue
Munich, April 10./11. 2008: Representatives of authorities from Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein and Germany discussed at TÜV SÜD Industry Service GmbH in Munich the current state... More
National Nanotechnology Initiative Released Research Strategy
February 14, 2008, 10 a.m.—The Nanoscale Science, Engineering, and Technology (NSET) Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council's Committee on Technology today released a... More
European Commission adopts Code of Conduct for Responsible Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies Research
Europe is in the vanguard of the emerging field of nanosciences and nanotechnologies (N&N), a developing field of science with the potential for major positive... More