JRC: definition of nanomaterial

Joint Research Centre publishes 2nd report on EC nanomaterial definition; details differences among definitions

Opinion: Legality of Belgian nano register questioned

Legal expert elucidates scope and proceedings of Belgian nano register; questions compatibility with EU law

Danish guidelines for nano inventory

Danish EPA publishes guidelines for nanoproduct manufacturers and importers

US: New ruling on nanomaterials

New nanomaterial use ruling comes into effect November 2014

Responses to consultation on European nanomaterial register

European Commission publishes responses to consultation on transparency measures for nanomaterials

Novel food packaging not covered by rules in Australia and New Zealand

Food Standards Code in Australia and New Zealand judged as inadequate and irrelevant by manufacturers

Industry questions need for nano register

New EU proposal for a register on nanomaterials not needed, existing regulations sufficient according to Chemical Industries Association

New book on chemicals in politics and everyday life

Danish Ecological Council published e-book on chemical regulation, EDCs, nanomaterials and mixture effects

New FPF report: Consumer attitudes towards nanotechnologies

New study investigates factors determining consumer acceptance of nanotechnology, the Food Packaging Forum reports

Carcinogenic potential of nanomaterials

German government agency publishes review of carcinogenicity and mutagenicity of nanoparticles for future regulation, suggests grouping according to inflammatory potential