NanoRegulation Archive 2006 & 2007

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Reports

 

News

December 2007: Characterising the Potential Risks posed by Engineered Nanoparticles (www.defra.gov.uk)

November 2007: Product Liablity Nanoproducts (the innovation society: (Deutsch / English)

June 2007: Limits and prospects of the ‘‘incremental approach’’ and the European legislation on the management of risks related to nanomaterials (ScienceDirect)

10 May 2007: “Development of Nanotechnology in Light of Sustainability” (Journal of Cleaner Production)

March 2007: From the science to the social: The social, ethical and economic aspects of the debate (ESRC)

17 Feb 2007: EPA Nanotechnology White Paper (EPA USA)

Dec 2006: Characterizing the Environmental, Health, and Safety Implications of Nanotechnology: Where should the Federal Gov. go from here? (ICF International)

Nov 2006: Overview over HSE activities in OECD countries (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)

Nov 2006: The economic development of nanotechnology - An indicators based analysis (cordis.europa.eu/nanotechnolgy)

Nov 2006: A Review of Current Practices in the Nanotechnology Industry (International Council on Nanotechnology)

Nov 2006: Two-year review on Government actions (The Royal Society)

Nov 2006: The Future of Nanotechnology: We need to talk (Nanologue Report)

Nov 2006: Nanotenology and Construction (nanoforum.org)

Oct 2006: A matter of size (Committee to Review the National Nanotechnology Initiative, National Research Council)

Oct 2006: Coments of the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragance Association (CTFA) Regarding the Scientific and Legal Issues Associated with Nanotechnology in Personal Care (Petion to FDA)

Oct 2006: Nanotechnology in Consumer Products (nanoforum.org)

Oct 2006: Characterising the potential risks posed by engineered nanoparticles (Nanotechnology Research Co-ordination Group)

17 Sept 2006: Enivornmental, Health and Safety Research Needs for Engineered Nanoscale Materials (The National Nanotechnology Initiative)

Sept 2006: Reporting Risk Assessment of Nanotechnology: A reporter’s guide to sources and research issues (Press Backgrounder)

July 2006:GERMAN: Antwort der Bundesregierung an DIE GRUENEN (DT. BUNDESTAG)

July 2006: Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology: An Information Exchange with NIOSH (DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES)

July 2006: LES NANOMATERIAUX Effets sur la santé de l’homme et sur l’environnement (afsset)

July 2006: Scoping study to identify gaps in environmental regulation for the products and applications of nanotechnologies (defra.go.uk)

July 2006:Eigth Nanoforum - Report: Nanometrology (nanoforum.org)

July 2006: NANOTECHNOLOY - Small Science - Big Questions (The Magazine of Friends of the Earth Australia)

July 2006: The Ethics and Politics of Nanotechnologies (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)

June 2006: White Paper on RISK COVERNANCE TOWARDS AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH (international risk governance council)

June 2006: The appropiateness of existing methodologies to assess the potential risk associated with engineered adventitious products of nanotechnologies (SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON EMERGING AND NEWLY IDENTIFIED HEALTH RISKS)

June 2006: Titanium Dioxide (P25) produces reactive oxygen species in immortalized brain microglia (BV2): Implications for Nanoparticle Neurotoxicity (ENVIRON. SCI. & TECHNOL.)

May 2006: Environment Defense Position on TSCA's PMN Provisions for Engineered Nanomaterials (Environment Defense)

May 2006: Nanomaterials, sunscreens and cosmetics: Small ingredients - big risks (report prepared for Friends of the Earth)

April 2006: Survey on Nanotechnology Governance - Vol. D: The role of NGO's (IRGC WORKING GROUP ON NANOTECHNOLOGY)

April 2006: Report of the OECD Workshop on the Safety of Manufactured Nanomaterials: Building Co-operation, Co-ordination and Communication (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)

April 2006: Rand Report: Nanomaterials in the Workplace; Policy and Planning Workshop on Occupational Safety and Health (James T. Bartis, Eric Landree, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)

March 2006: Report from the workshop 'Nanotechnology & Environment' held in March 06 (Nanoforum and the Institute for Environment and Sustainability)

March 2006: Nano Regulation Report© - A multi-stakeholder-dialogue-approach towards a sustainable regulatory framework (Summary) (Christoph Meili)

March 2006: Evolving occupational safety, health and environmental issues (Emory E. Knowles III)

March 2006: Policy Report 1 (The Nanotechnology Engagement Group)

March 2006: Nanomedicine (European Sience Foundation)

Feb. 2006: In Vitro Cytotoxicity of Oxide Nanoparticles (Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering, ETH Zurich & EMPA)

Feb. 2006: Special Eurobarometer: Risk Issues (European Commis-sion)

Jan. 2006: Roadmaps at 2015 on Nanotechnology application in the sectors of: materials, health & medical systems, energy (AIRI/Nanotec IT)

23 Jan. 2006: Survey on Nanotechnology Governance (IRGC working Group on Nanotechnology)

Jan. 2006: A report on Canadian and American news media coverage of nanotechnology issues. (Cormex Research)  Jan. 2006: Managing the Effects of Nanotechnology (Woodrow Wilson
 
  June 2007: Sunscreens: Some are short on protection (ConsumerReports.org)

15 June 2007: Big talks over small tech (MHT)

15 June 2007: Nanotechnology and the environment - more support needed (Nanowerk)

14 June 2007: NGOs urge precautionary principle in use of nanomaterials (euractive.com)

June 2007: Untold promise, unknown risk (ConsumerReport.org)

June 2007: Limits and prospects of the “incremental approach” and the European legislation on the management of risks related to nanomaterials (Science Direct)

03 May 2007: Nanomaterials - have your say (nantotechweb.org)

28 April 2007: Is science engaging with the public on nanotechnology?
(Nanotechnology.com)

25 April 2007: A nano Trojan horse (ES&T Online News)

30 March 2007: Are nanoparticles safe for soil? (nanotechweb.org)

March 2007: Nanosilver – a threat to soil, water and human health? (Friends of the Earth)

29 March 2007: Calls for More Resaerch into Potential Risks of Nanotechnology (azonano.com)

22 March 2007: Nanotechnology online journal is launched (smalltimes.com)

22 March 2007: Test Finds Manufactured Nanoparticles Don't Harm Soil Ecology (smalltimes.com)


Feb 2007: Progress Toward Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH))

20 Feb 2007: ASU Studies Impact of Nanoparticles on Aquatic Organisms (azonano.com)

19 Feb 2007: Nano iron could boost human bioavailability (NutraUSAingredients.com)

10 Feb 2007: Cytotoxicity of single-wall carbon nanotubes on human fibroblasts (pubmed.gov)

09 Feb 2007: What others are saying (Baltimore Sun)

08 Feb 2007: Nano Success requires manufacturing research (Business Wire)

06 Feb 2007: BBC News. Future Food. Friends or Foe? (news.bbc.co.uk)

06 Feb 2007: Tighter Controls for Nanotechnology (nanotechweb.org)

01 Feb 2007: Debunking the Nanotech Myths (Businessweek.com)

25 Jan 2007: Promise of Nanotechnology Depends on Testing, Safety Standards (prnewswire.com)

16 Jan 2007: New study to assess toxicity of carbon nanotubes (nanotechweb.org)

10 Jan 2007: China kicks off study on bio-safety of nanomaterials (Nanowerk)

10 Jan 2007: Conclusion of French public debates on nanotechnologies: a responsible development is needed (nanoforum.org)

04 Jan 2007: Nanotech Safety Needs Specific Government Risk Research Strategy and Funding (Woodrow Wilson Center)

02 Jan 2007: Nano Safety Alert: Concerns over the safety and environmental impact of nanomaterials mustn't be ignored (Technology Review)

Dec 2006: Are Diamond Nanoparticles Cytotoxic? (ACS Publications)

22 Dec 2006: NMP-2007 Released. Risk assessment of engineered nanoparticles on health and the environment (CORDIS)

20 Dec 2006: American Public Health Association adopts policy on nanotechnology (Nanowerk)

13 Dec 2006: Commission welcomes European Parliament vote on new EU chemicals legislation (europa.eu)

12 Dec 06: Berkley to be first city to regulate nanotechnology (The Associated Press)

06 Dec 2006: Fullerenes can penetrate flexed skin (ACS Publications)

05 Dec 2006: Nanotechnology "more risky than bicycles" (nanotechweb.org)

Nov 2006: Addressing Potential Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Risks of Nanotechnology (American Public Health Association)

28 Nov 2006: Biosensor to detect harmful properties of nanosilver cells (BioPhage Pharma)

Nov 2006: Buckyball Colloids show Genotoxicity to human cells (ACS Publications)

24 Nov 2006: India developing regulatory guidelines for nanotechnology drugs (Nanowerk)

23 Nov 2006: EPA to Regulate Nanoproducts Sold As Germ-Killing (washingtonpost.com)

21 Nov 2006: Pesticide edorcine distributors, animal testing ad nanotechnology issues inch forward at EPA (e-wire.com)

Nov 2006: Facing the Dangers of Nanotech (Technolgy Review)

18 Nov 2006: Israel developing bionic arsenal (smh.com.au)

18 Nov 2006: Consumer Conference Nanotechnology (BfR)

16 Nov 2006: Concerns about nanotechnology washing machine (nanowerk news)

16 Nov 2006: Safe Handling of Nanotechnology (Nature)

14 Nov 2006: Nano ink indicates safety breach in food packaging (food productiondaily.com)

14 Nov 2006: Have`s vs. Have-not's in Insurance technology race for survival (Insurance Journal)

09 Nov 2006: Risks in architectural applications of nanotechnology (Nanowerk)

02 Nov 2006: IOM's SAFEnano Initiative Announced as DTI's Newest Nanotechnology Centre (IOM)

26 Oct 2006: Germany launches nano action plan (Cordis Search.com)

24 Oct 2006: Government makes slow progress on determining safety of nanoparticles (The Royal Society)

21 Oct 2006: Food fight on a tiny scale (Times Online)
18 Oct 2006: CNRS ethics committee publishes nanotechnology recommendations (Cordis News)

18 Oct 2006: Confront Nanotech health risks now, experts say (ZDNet)

10 Oct 2006: Risks of engineering a better ice-cream (Int. Herald Tribune)

05 Oct 2006: Report raises question of nanotechnology health fears (FoodQuality.com)
29 Sept 2006: Manufactured Nanomaterials: Physico-chemical Principles of Biocompatibility and Toxicity (National Institutes of Health)

26 Sept 2006: Nanotechnology Risks Unknown (washingtonpost.com)

23 Sept 2006: Open letter to the FDA to stop Corporations from lancing products with Dangerous Nanoparticles (Organic Consumers Association)

09 Sept 2006: ASECO opinion on nanotechnology (ASECO)

Sept 2006: UK Voluntary reporting scheme for engineered nanscale materials (defra)

Sept 2006: Nanotech: Small stuff, big concern (CNN)

Sept 2006: Carbon-Nanotube Toxicity Test Tricks Scientists (PHYSORG.COM)

Aug 2006: Defra consultation on a Voluntary Reporting Scheme for engineered nanoscale materials Summary of findings and Government’s response (defra.gov)

30 Aug 2006: The flip side of using carbon nanotubes for environmental pollutants removal (nanowerk)

23 Aug 2006: Experts and consumers convene on nano risks (Food Production Daily.com)

16 Aug 2006: Nanoparticle toxicity tested (RSC Advancing the Chemical Sciences)

Aug 2006: Nanotech Raises Worker-Safety Questions (washingtonpost.com)

09 Aug 2006: FDA Forms Internal Nanotechnology Task Force (PharmaLive)

08 Aug 2006: Another nano consumer product gets negative attention in Germany (Nanowerk)

02 Aug 2006: Tiny inhaled particles take easy route from nose to brain
(University of Rochester Medical Center)

Aug 2006: The Adequacy of FIFRA to regulate Nanotechnology-Based Pesticides (American Bar Assocation

July 2006: Small Stuff - Big Trouble (Popular Science)

24 July 2006: Is a framework for managing nanotech risks emerging?
(nanotechbuzz.com)

19 July 2006: Nanotechnology: Below the regulatory radar?
(Monash University)

16 July 2006: Understanding Potential Toxic Effects of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials
(nanotechwire.com)

15 July 2006: Results of the informal collection of inputs for nanotechnology R&D in the field of (eco)toxicology (Unit G4 Nano Sciences and Nanotechnologies European Commission, Research DG)

09 July 2006: Nano skin products lack specific regulations
(earth & sky)

28 June 2006: Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety Established in China
(azonano.com)

23 June 2006: Germany begins risk survey on nanotechnology
(Food productiondaily.com)

20 June 2006: As nanotech business grows, so does debate
(King5.com)

15 June 2006: Concern Over Impact Of New Technologies On Society
(Malaysian National News Agency)

06 June 2006: This War Against Germs Has a Silver Lining --- Soap, Socks, Washers Exploit Metal's Antibacterial Power; Keeping Strawberries 14 Days
(The Wall Street Journal)

05 June 2006: Science's tiny, big unknown (baltimoresun.com)

01 June 2006: Nano World: Nanotube toxicity exams differ (physorg.com)

28 June 2006: Laboratory for Biological Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety Established in China
(azonano.com)

23 June 2006: Germany begins risk survey on nanotechnology
(Food productiondaily.com)

20 June 2006: As nanotech business grows, so does debate
(King5.com)

15 June 2006: Concern Over Impact Of New Technologies On Society
(Malaysian National News Agency)

06 June 2006: This War Against Germs Has a Silver Lining --- Soap, Socks, Washers Exploit Metal's Antibacterial Power; Keeping Strawberries 14 Days
(The Wall Street Journal)

05 June 2006: Science's tiny, big unknown (baltimoresun.com)

01 June 2006: Nano World: Nanotube toxicity exams differ (physorg.com)

03 May 2006: Nano Warning (RSC Advancing the Chemical Sciences)

30 May 2006: REACTION IS MIXED TO PETITION ASKING FDA TO RECALL SUNSCREENS THAT USE NANOTECHNOLOGY (Small Times)

26 May 2006: Nano particles were not the cause of health problems triggered by sealing sprays! (BfR)

24 May 2006: UK food regulator finds 'gaps' in regulating nanotechnology (FOOD productiondaily.com)

19 May 2006: This Is Your Brain on Nanotubes (Technology Review)

17 May 2006: FDA Asked to Better Regulate Nanotechnology (washingtonpost.com)

16 May 2006: Consumer, Health, and Environmental Groups Launch First-Ever Legal Challenge on Risks of Nanotechnology (CTA)

16 May 2006: Environmental groups want nanotech sunscreens pulled from market (KANSAS.com)

10 May 2006: Germ: Wie giftig sind Nanopartikel (NZZ)

May 2006: Tiny Toxins (Technology Review)

08 May 2006: Nanotechnology is making no small impact (The Canberra Times)

04 May 2006: Industry should disclose nano safety testing methods (The Royal Society)

03 May 2006: Health fears as hi-tech science hits the shops (news.scotsman.com)

03 May 2006: NANOTECHNOLOGY: ARE SAFETY CONCERNS REAL OR IMAGINED? EXPERTS DISAGREE (Small Times)

24 April 2006: Research consortium puts nanotechnology to the test (Cosmetics Design.com)

21 April 2006: Between hype and doom: keeping an eye on nanotech (Open Democracy)

14 April 2006: MAGIC NANO SHOWS INDUSTRY NEED FOR STANDARD TERMINOLOGY (Small Times)

13 April 2006: FDA Announces Plans for Nanotechnology Public Meeting (FDA)

12 April 2006: Has all the magic gone? (The Economist)

12 April 2006: Engl: Cause of intoxications with nano spray not yet fully elucidated (BfR)

Germ.: Ursache für Vergiftungsfälle mit Nano-Spray noch nicht vollständig aufgeklärt (BfR)

11 April 2006: Nanoparticles put to the test (UFZ)

8 April 2006: Nanotech safety now a focus (tmcnet.com)

8 April 2006: Nanotech Raises Worker-Safety Questions (washingtonpost.com)

7 April 2006: Nanotech Product Recall Underscores Need for Nanotech Moratorium: Is the Magic Gone? (etcGroup)

7 April 2006: Exercise caution when using "nano-sealing sprays" containing a propellant! (BfR)

6 April 2006: Nanoparticles may pose threat to liver cells, say scientists (washingtonpost.com)

6 April 2006: Nanotech Product Recalled in Germany (physorg.com)

31 March 2006: Engl.: Exercise caution when using "nano-sealing sprays" containing a propellant!

Germ.: Vorsicht bei der Anwendung von „Nanoversiegelungs-Sprays“ mit Treibgas!
(BfR)

28 March 2006: Top "Green" Nanotechnology Researchers Present Results (AZoNano)

27 March 2006: Carbon nanotube absorption measured in worms, cancer cells (University of Michigan News Service)

March 2006: CRN releases series of expert papers on nano-impact (CRN)

27 March 2006: White House Nanotech Research Document could disrupt EPA Studies (Enivronmenal NewsStand) liable to pay costs: order

23 March 2006: The importance of explaining nanotechnology (Swiss Info)

16 March 2006: $5 Million Awarded to Study Health and Environmental Effects of Nanotechnology (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)

13 March 2006: Nanocarriers could become an alternative to brain surgery (NanoWerk)

13 March 2006: Safety of Nano-Cosmetics Questioned (npr)

Feb. 2006: Toxic Potential of Materials at the Nanolevel (Science Magazine)

28 Feb. 2006: Nano World: Rapidly scanning nano impacts (PHYSORG.COM)

25 Feb. 2006: The nano state is here (Times Online)

23 Feb. 2006: NIOSH Offers Nanoparticle Information Library to Meet User's Needs for On-line Resource (NIOSH)

20 Feb. 2006: Carbon Nanotubes Pass Safety Test (Chemical & Engineering News)

17 Feb. 2006: NanoCare - BMBF and industry to engage in nanoparticle research (Bio Pro)

16 Feb. 2006: Report urges coordinated and integrated oversight of nanotechnology (PHYSORG.COM)

15 Feb. 2006: Congressional Testimony by CQ Transcriptions
(DR. J. CLARENCE DAVIES)   15 Feb. 2006: Nanotechnology Developments Prompt Public Policy Questions (USINFO.STATE.GOV)

Feb. 2006: Panel discusses nanotechnology in media (The Exponent online)

10 Feb. 2006: 'Green' Nanotech Initiative Launched (Photonics.com) 09 Feb. 2006: World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling on GMOs: what impact on nanotech? (NANOTECHBUZZ)

06 Feb. 2006: UCLA unveils new method for testing nanoparticle toxicity (NANOTECHBUZZ)

26 Jan. 2006: Big fears about science of the tiny (Financial Times)

26 Jan. 2006: Nanotech leaders gather to debate nanotech pros, cons (physorg.com)

23 Jan. 2006: Group calls for closer look at nanotech ethics, safety risks (Computerworld)

23 Jan. 2006: Can Nanotech Be Regulated? (Technology Report)

17 Jan. 2006: Pacific Research Institute Issues Statement on Nanotechnology: New Regulations Not Needed Says Institute

17 Jan. 2006: New Nano Law? (Technology Report)

11 Jan. 2006: Stricter Nanotechnology Laws Are Urged (washingtonpost.com)

11 Jan. 2006: Report calls for new nanotechnology regs (EETimes)

11 Jan. 2006: Hard to oversee all those teeny tiny little particles... (Marketplace)

11 Jan. 2006: Nanotech outpaces safeguards (CNN)

11 Jan. 2006: Regulating Nano (Technology Review)

11 Jan. 2006: Report Finds Regulation of Nanotech Inadequate (NPR)

09 Jan. 2006: Buckyballs Can Be Nontoxic…Maybe

07 Jan. 2006: Management and Public Perceptions of Nanotechnology Examined (American Institute of Physics)