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nanomaterials
April 29, 2016
Scientists evaluate changes in size and dissolution of silver nanoparticles in food simulants; nanoparticles dissolve in acidic simulant but remain stable in water and alcoholic food simulant
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April 19, 2016
Non-profit organizations call for better control of manufactured nanomaterials in waste streams in declaration with over 80 signatories worldwide
Topics: nanomaterials
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April 6, 2016
ECHA, JRC and RIVM release guidance report on nanoform grouping in harzard assessment; recommend minimizing toxicological testing
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March 22, 2016
European Commission declines EU register for nanomaterials and confirms that new information requirements for nanomaterials under REACH will not be introduced before 2018
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March 3, 2016
EFSA’s CEF Panel considers α-tocopherol acetate safe for use in polyolefins and concludes that migration of zinc from nanoparticles in non-plasticized polymers complies with the current SML, however concerns exist over dietary exposure from other sources
Topics: EFSA, nanomaterials
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February 26, 2016
Study investigates nanoclay migration from commercialized nanoclay-LDPE food bags; aluminum migrates in both dissolved and nanoparticle forms; also particles of assumed plastic origin found
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February 25, 2016
French Directorate General of Risk Prevention releases report analyzing data on nanomaterials imported, manufactured or distributed in France in 2014
Topics: nanomaterials
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February 22, 2016
New OECD evaluation of testing methods for physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials available
Topics: nanomaterials
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February 9, 2016
New OECD safety data dossier on titanium dioxide available
Topics: nanomaterials
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February 5, 2016
EU research project NanoToxClass aims to classify nanomaterials based on hazard potential for human health, generates new data on nanomaterials’ mode of action
Topics: nanomaterials
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