nanomaterials
May 22, 2014
European Commission launches public consultation on policy options intended to increase transparency on nanomaterials in consumer products
May 22, 2014
New report from the European Commission addresses nanomaterials in consumer products, gives overview over detection methods in complex matrices
April 23, 2014
European Standard Organization prepares technical specification for risk and benefit assessment of nanomaterials
April 4, 2014
Scientific publication details new method for measuring the precise dose of nanomaterials in cells and fluids, important advancement for risk assessment of entire material class
April 2, 2014
European Commission and Member States to weigh options for increasing transparency on nanomaterial use
April 1, 2014
ECHA adopts substance evaluation plan for 2014-2016; includes several food contact substances
March 25, 2014
European Commission sends questions to Danish government, extends nano register proposal standstill for 3 months
March 24, 2014
Zurich Insurerance Group labels nanotechnology industry an ‘emerging risk’, lack of knowledge on long term effects
March 18, 2014
German Ministry of the Environment publishes impact assessment on European Nano-Product Registry; registry based on existing regulations most cost-efficient
March 17, 2014
Technical University of Denmark launches Nanodatabase, includes safety evaluation of products containing nano-components