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