Swedish government publishes action plan on nanomaterials, demands REACH revision for nanomaterials and more research into public health and environmental risks
Opinion: No nano-specific regulation measurement needed
Nanotechnology Industries Association comments on nanomaterials under REACH published in ECHA newsletter, REACH is suitable to cover nanomaterials, modifications still necessary
New FPF background article on nanomaterials
The application of nanomaterials is considered a promising tool in food contact material manufacture; the FPF summarizes applications, toxicity and regulation
New FPF report: Bioplastics in food packaging
Coating, blending, and chemical/physical modifications can improve properties of bioplastics, migration issues not addressed
Denmark plans registry of products containing nanomaterials
Danish EPA launches public consultation phase on draft order, registry not to be publicly accessible
Risks and benefits of nanosilver
Environmental Health Perspectives reports on nanosilver, context is key to weighing risks and benefits
Research on nanomaterial toxicity presented
Need for grouping of nanomaterials to carry out risk evaluation efficiently, recommends NanoGEM research program
Are industrial risks of nanomaterials covered by existing regulation?
New OECD project investigates risks emerging from the industrial application of nanomaterials
French Ministry delays deadline for nanomaterial registrations
The first country to legally require declaration of nanomaterial use delays deadline for submission
Multiple cell types testing to reduce inter-laboratory variability
New study reviews in vitro toxicity of engineered nanomaterials, carbon nanotubes and titanium dioxide cause lung injury