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October 12, 2018
Five European countries issue ‘Berlin Declaration’ calling to address gaps in nanomaterial regulation
Topics: nanomaterials, regulation
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September 7, 2018
EU Observatory for Nanomaterias reviews knowledge on hazard and risk assessment of nano-sized pigments, finds information gaps, calls for further research, increased reporting transparency
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July 18, 2018
European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials identifies parameters for reliable market studies
Topics: nanomaterials
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July 5, 2018
EFSA releases guidance on risk assessment of nanotechnology applications in food and feed; pilot phase launched; finalization of guidance by end of 2019
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June 19, 2018
Pilot website with nanomaterials-related information launched in Switzerland
Topics: nanomaterials, risk communication
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June 12, 2018
ECHA adds 2 searchable databases to European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials; resources contain information on nano-science and -technology, toxicological properties
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May 23, 2018
French government proposes general ban on titanium dioxide nanoparticles in food products starting 2020
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May 7, 2018
Belgium publishes 2016 annual report of national register for nanomaterials; 150 different substances registered, most of them for industrial uses
Topics: nanomaterials
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April 27, 2018
EU Member States adopt nano-amendments to REACH Annexes; new requirements for identifying and characterizing nanoforms, providing data for nanomaterials registered under REACH
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April 12, 2018
New study finds zinc nanoparticles used in food can coatings to negatively affect intestinal functions such as nutrient absorption, iron and glucose transport; UPDATE: original article retracted due to calculation mistake; corrected article published in December 2018
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