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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
Application of Nanotechnologies in Food and Agriculture - FAO/WHO Meeting Planned
In areas of agriculture and food production, a number of applications of nanotechnologies are emerging with the capacity to impact both the food industry and... More
Nanotechnology in the focus of consumer health protection
In which foods and products are nanoparticles used? In what ways do consumers come into contact with nanoparticles? Does this lead to health risks? How... More