Risk and benefit assessment of nanomaterials

European Standard Organization prepares technical specification for risk and benefit assessment of nanomaterials

Method for measuring nanoparticles

Scientific publication details new method for measuring the precise dose of nanomaterials in cells and fluids, important advancement for risk assessment of entire material class

European Commission on nanomaterial inventory

European Commission and Member States to weigh options for increasing transparency on nanomaterial use

Europa: Chemicals to be evaluated 2014-2016

ECHA adopts substance evaluation plan for 2014-2016; includes several food contact substances

Danish nano register proposal continues to stand still

European Commission sends questions to Danish government, extends nano register proposal standstill for 3 months

Insurer cautions on nanomaterials

Zurich Insurerance Group labels nanotechnology industry an ‘emerging risk’, lack of knowledge on long term effects  

Germany suggests horizontal European nano-registry

German Ministry of the Environment publishes impact assessment on European Nano-Product Registry; registry based on existing regulations most cost-efficient

New database on nanoproducts

Technical University of Denmark launches Nanodatabase, includes safety evaluation of products containing nano-components

Not all OECD test guidelines appropriate for nanomaterials

OECD publishes report on January 2013 expert meeting on ecotoxicology and environmental fate of nanomaterials, discusses appropriateness of OECD test guidelines for nanomaterials

Declaration requirement not for all nanomaterials?

European Commission proposal limiting the nanomaterial declaration on products stirs debate; European Parliament, Member States and consumer organizations call for tighter regulation of nanomaterials