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TA-SWISS Study Calls for Increased Legislation of Nano in Food
Switzerland's Centre for Technology Assessment, TA-SWISS, has published a report providing an overview of nanomaterials in use within the food sector. The study assesses these... More
New Mandatory Reporting Schemes Underway
An increasing number of government agencies intend to introduce some sort of mandatory reporting schemes on the use of nanomaterials. After the voluntary reporting schemes... More
NANOMMUNE - Project to Study Effects of Engineered Nanomaterials on the Immune System Underway
Researchers from Sweden, Finland, Germany, United Kingdom, Switzerland and the United States have been awarded €3.358.500 from the European Commission to study the hazardous effects... More
BfR Takes a Stance on Nanomaterials in Food
According to investigations of BfR, the current situation regarding safety data to assess the application of nanotechnology in foods and food contact consumer goods is... More
FoE Australia Launches New Nano-Free Sunscreen Guide
Friends of the Earth Australia, which have already positioned itself previously regarding the question of using nanoparticles in sunscreens, has released a report listing "safe"... More
OECD Publishes Update Document on National and International Activities
During the recurring Tour de Table agenda item at the 4th meeting of the WPMN each delegation was given the opportunity to describe recent or... More
Nanotechnology Litigation: Winning the War Before it Starts
"Companies manufacturing, using, or selling nanoproducts in the Unites States would be well-served, at this early stage, to think proactively about minimizing future litigation risks",... More
Swiss Government publishes Precautionary Matrix for Manufactured Nanomaterials
The Precautionary Matrix is intended to allow industry and trade companies to take a structured approach in recognising potential risks in the handling of manufactured... More