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Switzerland publishes Guideline for Security Data Sheets for Synthetic Nanomaterials
Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO has developed the first guideline for security data sheets for chemicals, that consist of or contain nanomaterials. It... More
U.S. Company Fined for Untested Nanosilver Health Claims
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has fined Kinetic Solutions Inc. $82,400 for allegedly selling unregistered and misbranded pesticides and making unproven claims about their effectiveness.... More
Nano Risk Management: Insurance Industry Position Paper
Nanotechnology presents the insurance and risk management industries with significant challenges and opportunities. Central to these are the relatively unknown environmental, health and safety exposures... More
Swiss Nano-Cube: New Knowledge and Education Platform for Nanotechnologies Launched and Online
Swiss Nano-Cube is the new interactive knowledge and education platform for micro and nanotechnologies in Switzerland. Its mission among students and young professionals is... More
Nanotechnology, Climate and Energy: Over-Heated Promises?
Friends of the Earth has released a new report debunking industry promises that nanotechnology offers solutions to the most pressing environmental problems, including climate change.... More
Voluntary Initiatives, Regulation, and Nanotechnology Oversight - New PEN Report
A new report from the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies (PEN) at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars explores a variety of voluntary options available... More
Nanomedicine Boosters Cautioned on Unknowns
The American Society of Nanomedicine wrapped up its second annual conference earlier this month with a presentation by two toxicology experts. The string of presentations... More
European Consumer Organisations Find Consumer Nanoproducts Tripled in 2010
“Nano whitening”, “using the newest nanotechnological ingredients”, “uses the nano silver technology which protects the baby’s skin”... Products claiming to contain nanomaterials are already widely... More