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New ISO Nanotechnology Standards Out
ISO/TS 27687:2008, 'Nanotechnologies – Terminology and definitions for nano-objects – Nanoparticle, nanofibre and nanoplate,' is the first part of a projected series on terminology and... More
EFSA Outlines Future Food Safety Risks
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a draft strategic plan on Thursday pinpointing the areas where it foresees food safety issues to arise over... More
More Safety and Transparency in Nanotechnology – TÜV SÜD Publishes CENARIOS Standard
In the context of the 4th NanoRegulation Conference from September 16-17 in St.Gallen (Switzerland), the globally active certification company TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH presented... More
FDA remains passive on the issue of nanotechnology policy
FDA Week is reporting that a meeting at the Food and Drug Administration late last month failed to result in any agreement about a possible... More
Nanoparticles: Aspects of Risk and Safety - Article by Jean-Pierre Matthieu in Journal of Consumer Protection
Manufacturers and users of nanomaterials, regulatory authorities and environmental advocacy groups all have to face the challenge of finding a sustainable framework for the further... More
When Nanotechnology Needs Crisis Communication
As the field of nanotechnology continues into unchartered waters, there's a higher tendency for real or perceived threats to safety, health, or environment. A crisis... More
Widespread use of nanoscale silver will challenge regulatory agencies
Widespread use of nanoscale silver will challenge regulatory agencies to balance important potential benefits against the possibility of significant environmental risk, highlighting the need to... More
Late Submissions Boost Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program Participation
The first phase of EPA's voluntary Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program (NMSP) has closed on July 28. While it first looked like there would not be... More