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NanoCode Project Newsletter No 1
The first NanoCode Newsletter is now available to users of the NanoCode website. The newsletter is the first of three newsletters scheduled throughout the project.... More
OECD Update on Current Developments on the Safety of Manufactured Nanomaterials
The recent OECD document ("Current Developments/Activities on the Safety of Manufactured Nanomaterials") provides an update on current developments and activities on the safety of manufactured... More
Information Transfer, Traceability and Product Registers for Nanoproducts – 5th Int. Nano Authorities Dialogue in Berlin
On May 3rd and 4th, representatives of ministries, agencies, industry, science and civil organisations from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein met in Berlin at the... More
Questionnaire on the Use of Nanomaterials in Germany
The second survey on nanomaterials in Germany was launched by the German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA). In a voluntary procedure 1´700... More
What's the environmental footprint of your nanosilver T-shirt?
Although over 1000 kilograms of nanosilver is already being used each year in environmentally sensitive areas, extremely little is yet known about its effects on... More
Right for Information about Nanoparticles - Question to the Swiss Federal Council
The Swiss National Councillor Josef Zisyadis (Party of Labour, PdA) has interpellated the Federal Council during question time concerning the labelling obligation of nanomaterials in... More
Safety of Nanotechnology in Sunscreens
The Nanodermatology Society has published a position statement on the safety of nanotechnology in sunscreens. Dr. Adam Friedman, Vice-President of NDS said, "To date, the... More
Consumers Accept Nanotechnology if Benefits Are Perceived
The Foods Standard Agency (FSA) has published a report of consumers' views on the use of nanotechnology in food and food packaging. According to Andrew... More