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August 8, 2014

New FPF report: Consumer attitudes towards nanotechnologies

New study investigates factors determining consumer acceptance of nanotechnology, the Food Packaging Forum reports
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July 30, 2014

Carcinogenic potential of nanomaterials

German government agency publishes review of carcinogenicity and mutagenicity of nanoparticles for future regulation, suggests grouping according to inflammatory potential
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July 25, 2014

Opinion: Nanoregisters detrimental to nanotechnology

Nanotechnology Industry Association expresses concern over nano registers at European Commission workshop
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July 8, 2014

No difference between nano- and conventional silver

Swiss federal laboratories compare behavior of nano- and conventional silver in treated textiles; sound all-clear for nanosilver
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July 8, 2014

Lack of standardized measurement methods challenges nano industry

New report of the EC Joint Research Center reveals challenges of a recommended EU-wide nano-definition
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July 8, 2014

Nanomaterials: Which transparency measure to choose?

EC still undecided on measure to increase transparency of nanomaterial use, EU-wide register or Member State patchwork
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July 1, 2014

Mixture toxicity of nanoparticles and PAHs

New project investigates combined toxicity of nanoparticles and polyaromatic hydrocarbons
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July 1, 2014

OECD to publish nanomaterial testing data

OECD decides to make testing data on nanomaterials publicly available
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July 1, 2014

Opportunities and challenges of nanotechnology

New report of Swedish Society of Nature Conservation assesses nanotechnology; action at Swedish and European level urgently needed
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June 27, 2014

US FDA issues nano-guidances

US FDA publishes draft guidances on nanotechnology in food, cosmetics and animal feed; manufacturers encouraged to consult with the agency before marketing their products
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