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June 26, 2014

Nanoparticles may lead to poor digestion

News channel reports on nanomaterial exposure from packaged foods; may lead to poor digestion or diarrhea; nanoparticles not removed in waste water treatment plants
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June 25, 2014

Danish nano-register enters into force

Manufacturers are required to register products and mixtures containing nanomaterials; food contact materials are exempted
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June 25, 2014

Project on nanomaterial’s effect on liver and intestines

German risk assessment agency and French authority take part in project investigating the effect of nanomaterials on the liver and intestines
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June 18, 2014

Scientific opinion on nanosilver

DG SANCO publishes final opinion on nanosilver’s safety, health and environmental effects, human exposure acknowledged, knowledge gaps concerning health effects prevail

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June 13, 2014

Nanomaterials: From packaging to food

Mother Jones reports on nanomaterials in food, use and health consequences remain unknown, may pose a problem

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June 10, 2014

New technique for measuring nanomaterial exposure

Researchers develop technique to visualize and analyze exposure to nanomaterials, may resolve difficulties in risk assessment of nanomaterials

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June 2, 2014

Chemical manufacturer opposes nano-registry

BASF executive speaks up against nano-registry, opposes general suspicion against nanotechnology

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June 2, 2014

Nanoparticles found in food products

Friends of the Earth publishes new report on nanoparticles; 94 food products contain nanoparticles

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May 27, 2014

Webinar on nanoparticles

NGO holds webinar on science, public health impact and policy options of nanomaterials

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May 22, 2014

France calls for European nanomaterial regulatory framework

French agency publishes press release on nanomaterials; need for more knowledge on environmental and public health safety of nanomaterials and Europe wide regulation

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