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Updated OECD Guidelines on Data Sharing on Nanomaterials
An updated version of the OECD guidance document series on manufactured nanomaterials has been published. The updated guidance manual document now contains a data sharing... More
Magic Nano in the Gulf of Mexico
British Petrol is still trying to stop the leaking of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Meanwhile, since the previous attemtps have not proven overall... More
Novel Foods: Risk Assessment for Nano-Foods
Foods produced by nanotechnology should undergo specific risk assessment before being put on the European market and should not be included on the EU's list... More
Canada Joins Ban on Nano in Organics
Canada has banned nanotechnology in organic food production. An amendment was added to Canada’s national organic rules banning nanotechnology as a “Prohibited Substance or... More
Release of Nano-Silver from Textiles into Human Sweat
Researchers in Thailand have demonstrated that fabrics laced with silver nanoparticles release those particles when the fabric is exposed to artificial human sweat. These finding... More
Swiss Police Foil Bomb Attack Against IBM Nano Research Lab
Militant eco activists have planned to bomb the IBM Nanotechnology Laboratory in Rüschlikon ZH, Switzerland, according to media reportings from the last days. Swiss Police... More
TSCA Reform Underway in the US: Safe Chemicals Act of 2010
Last week, legislation to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) has been unveiled in the US. The proposed amendments would also significantly affect the... More
The Recession's Effect on Nanotech
The impact of the recession that started in 2008 has been unavoidable in nearly every sector. While many industries have suffered, the financial crisis critically... More