EFSA’s Network for Risk Assessment of Nanotechnologies in Food and Feed contributes to draft nano-guidance; annual report now available online
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marzo 12, 2018
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noviembre 12, 2020
Stakeholders anticipate Biden’s changes to US chemicals regulations
President-elect’s environmental justice plan specifically targets ‘frontline’ communities affected most by chemical pollution, set to recognize per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous under US law; critics concerned over appointment of transition team member with history of defending PFAS manufacturers
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septiembre 7, 2018
Gaps in risk assessment of nanopigments
EU Observatory for Nanomaterias reviews knowledge on hazard and risk assessment of nano-sized pigments, finds information gaps, calls for further research, increased reporting transparency
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febrero 16, 2015
Non-monotonicity in risk assessment context
New study develops decision tree for assessing the strength of non-monotonic dose-response relationships
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noviembre 11, 2016
Plastics BAN list
Four NGOs launch the Plastics BAN (Better Alternatives Now) List; identify the most harmful plastic products on the market and suggest readily-available alternatives; California voters approve plastic bags ban
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diciembre 19, 2016
Nano Network 2016 report published
Annual report of EFSA’s Network for Risk Assessment of Nanotechnologies in Food and Feed available online; activities of Member States, EU agencies, and the European Commission presented
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junio 2, 2014
Chemical manufacturer opposes nano-registry
BASF executive speaks up against nano-registry, opposes general suspicion against nanotechnology
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agosto 21, 2017
Nordic Chemicals Summit 2017
Chemical Watch hosts second edition of Nordic Chemicals Summit on October 10-11, 2017 in Copenhagen, Denmark
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agosto 29, 2019
Danish portal on nano-risk
Web platform to include tools for screening, assessing, and managing risks of nanomaterials and nano-containing products; targets occupational health and safety professionals
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marzo 15, 2023
Vietnam taxes single-use Styrofoam and non-biodegradable packaging
Ministry of Justice proposes tax increase on non-biodegradable packaging and new tax on single-use expanded polystyrene food packaging
