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Swiss Unions call for an extension of the limitation period for nanomaterials
The Swiss Federation of Trade Unions (SGB) classifies nanomaterials as an emerging risk for employees and employers and calls for an extension of the limitation... More
Belgium to introduce nano-reporting
Belgium will become the second EU member state to adopt a mandatory nano-reporting scheme after France had done so in 2013. Companies will have to... More
Nanomotors are controlled, for the first time, inside living cells
For the first time anywhere, a team of chemists and engineers at Penn State has placed tiny synthetic motors inside live human cells, propelled them... More
Rare earth nanoparticles under scrutiny
Some workers exposed to rare earths suffer chronic lung problems, which made UCLA scientist wonder about the toxicity of rare earth particles. They tested 10... More
New materials and nanotechnology for construction
The technology talk "Nanotechnology and New Materials for construction" of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research focused on innovative materials and nanotechnology developments... More
Technology talk "Safe Handling of Nanomaterials"
At the technology talk "Safe Handling of Nanomaterials" of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) relevant issues in nano-safety research were discussed. The... More
FAQ concerning nanomaterials in cosmetics
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) posted frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding the risk assessment of cosmetic products. Questions regarding nanomaterials address their... More
Book of recommendations for the European Commission
In the course of the NANOFORCE project three nanomaterials of great interest are tested and recommendations for the European Commission – with regard to the... More