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REACH Pre-Registration Phase Begins
Following its official launch on June 1, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has started to accept pre-registrations of chemicals under the REACH (Registration, Evaluation and... More
EPA Seeking Participants for Voluntary Data Reporting Scheme
On May 20, 2006, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stated that it would like to initiate discussions regarding testing of nanoscale materials under the... More
Innovation Society introduces teachers' training course TEACH-NANO
The Innovation Society has developed a training course for teachers on secondary school levels I and II. The course gives an overview of nanotechnology fundamentals... More
Nanotechnology Risks: How Buckyballs Hurt Cells
A new study into the potential health hazards of the revolutionary nano-sized particles known as 'buckyballs' predicts that the molecules are easily absorbed into animal... More
Canadian Institute calls for mandatory labelling of nanomaterials in common products
The Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy (CIELAP) today released a report which calls for mandatory labeling of nanomaterials in cosmetics, personal care products,... More
Overview of Regulatory & Voluntary Measures for the Handling of Engineered Nanomaterials in Europe
Regulations and legal provisions can serve several purposes. From a regulator’s perspective priority is given to aspects of human safety and environment protection. For commercial... More
US NGO Demands EPA to Stop Sale of Nano-Silver Products
Washington, DC – The International Center for Technology Assessment (CTA) and a coalition of consumer, health, and environmental groups today filed a legal petition with the... More
Code of Conduct Nanotechnology by Swiss Retail Organizations Published
St. Gallen, April 17: The Swiss Retailer's Organisation (IG DHS) in collaboration with the Innovation Society introduces the world's first Code of Conduct for consumer... More