Paper Technology Foundation holds seminar in February 2014, German printing ink ordinance not to be expected before 2016
January 15, 2014
JRC: New nanomaterial platform
European research center releases online nanomaterial platform, integrates information currently dispersed across the web
January 10, 2014
New novel food regulation on nanomaterials
New proposed EU regulation on novel foods; engineered nanomaterials to be assessed and authorized under the new regulation
December 18, 2013
EC opinion on nanosilver
European Commission publishes draft scientific opinion on nanosilver, open for public consultation until February 2014
December 17, 2013
Nano Network publishes annual report
Annual report of EFSA’s Nano Network published; suggests genotoxic test guidelines for nanomaterials
December 6, 2013
Symposium on health impact of nanomaterials
US research institute discusses environmental and human health impact of nanomaterials, scientists suggest high throughput screening to control adverse impact
December 6, 2013
Sweden adopts future chemicals policy
Sweden adopts new strategy towards a non-toxic environment, proposes to work on chemical groups to accelerate phase-out of dangerous substances
December 4, 2013
France: 1st nanomaterial directory
France publishes results from nanomaterial reporting scheme, more than 243 substances registered
November 7, 2013
New web tool to monitor nano-specific regulations
Nano-industry association launches new web tool, allows monitoring of nano-specific regulations and standards
November 4, 2013
Sweden: Action plan on nanomaterials
Swedish government publishes action plan on nanomaterials, demands REACH revision for nanomaterials and more research into public health and environmental risks
