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Mixed Response to MEPs call for tighter Regulations of Nanotechnology
The European Parliament last week backed a controversial report by Swedish Green MEP Carl Schlyter urging the European Commission to revise its stance on nanomaterials.... More
Nanomaterials: MEPs Call for more Prudence
Parliament calls for the provision of information to consumers on the use of nanomaterials in consumer products: all ingredients present in the form of nanomaterials... More
Chemicals Industry Questions the Form of Current Stakeholder Dialogues
The current format of stakeholder dialogue practised in Europe "has no value in itself," according to a leading figure in the chemicals sector. Dr Gernot... More
Experts Expect European Workers to Face New Health Risks from Nanoparticles
Contact with a wide range of chemicals and other hazardous substances at work is endangering the health of workers across Europe, and nanotechnology is one... More
European Parliament Wants "No Data No Market" Principle for Nanomaterials
The European Parliament's environment committee this week adopted a report by Swedish Green MEP Carl Schlyter which calls for tighter controls on nanotechnology, including the... More
OECD Launches Database on Research into the Safety of Manufactured Nanomaterials
The OECD Database on Research into Safety of Manufactured Nanomaterials is a global resource which collects research projects that address environmental, human health and safety... More
NIOSH Updates its Guidance 'Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology'
On March 31, 2009, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) issued an updated and expanded edition of its document, "Approaches to Safe... More
TEACH-NANO Course for Teachers Proves Popular
On Wednesday, 25 March 2009 the 2nd TEACH-NANO course took place at the University of Zurich-Irchel. The course mainly addressed science teachers of secondary schools.... More