Nanotechnology Industries Association comments on nanomaterials under REACH published in ECHA newsletter, REACH is suitable to cover nanomaterials, modifications still necessary
September 25, 2013
New FPF background article on nanomaterials
The application of nanomaterials is considered a promising tool in food contact material manufacture; the FPF summarizes applications, toxicity and regulation
August 16, 2013
New FPF report: Bioplastics in food packaging
Coating, blending, and chemical/physical modifications can improve properties of bioplastics, migration issues not addressed
July 9, 2013
Denmark plans registry of products containing nanomaterials
Danish EPA launches public consultation phase on draft order, registry not to be publicly accessible
July 5, 2013
Risks and benefits of nanosilver
Environmental Health Perspectives reports on nanosilver, context is key to weighing risks and benefits
June 18, 2013
Research on nanomaterial toxicity presented
Need for grouping of nanomaterials to carry out risk evaluation efficiently, recommends NanoGEM research program
June 8, 2013
Are industrial risks of nanomaterials covered by existing regulation?
New OECD project investigates risks emerging from the industrial application of nanomaterials
May 10, 2013
French Ministry delays deadline for nanomaterial registrations
The first country to legally require declaration of nanomaterial use delays deadline for submission
May 8, 2013
Multiple cell types testing to reduce inter-laboratory variability
New study reviews in vitro toxicity of engineered nanomaterials, carbon nanotubes and titanium dioxide cause lung injury
May 6, 2013
Exposure risks of nanomaterials not sufficiently understood
Environmental Health Perspectives reviews work of Nano GO consortium, need to develop reliable assays and methods for engineered nanomaterials
