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FramingNano EU Research Project Launched - Innovation Society Participating
FramingNano - International multi-stakeholder dialogue platform framing the responsible development of Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies (NS&T). The FramingNano project will support the establishment of a multi-stakeholders... More
OECD launches sponsorship program for safety testing of nanomaterials
OECD's Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials has launched a 'sponsorship program' in which countries will share the testing of specific nanomaterials at its 3rd meeting... More
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