Measuring Engineered Nanomaterials in the Environment: A Consortium View of How to Address the Problem

By Raymond M. David. Environmental Engineering Science. March 2013, 30(3): 97-100

The reviews of the science that follow, initiated by the ICEMN organization and led by specific ICEMN members, are an approach to use. It is presented as a guide to regulatory scientists and others who are not engaged in direct research, but have a [...]

Investigating the emissions of nanomaterials from composites and other solid articles during machining processes

By Safe Work Australia.  Publication date : March, 18, 2013

The report finds that significant quantities of material, which can present health risk, are emitted from composites by high energy machining processes like cutting with an electric disc saw or band saw. If the composite contains a hazardous nanomaterial, the health risk from the [...]

Toward a comprehensive framework for nanomaterials: An interdisciplinary assessment of the current Environmental Health and Safety Regulation regarding the handling of carbon nanotubes

By Caroline Burkhard Golin, Thomas Bougher, Anne Mallow, Baratunde Cola.  Journal of Chemical Health and Safety . 13 March 2013

This research finds that  a critical failure in the assessment and classification processes is the insufficient testing framework for classifying environmental health and safety (EHS) risk. In large part, this is due to relative novelty [...]

Les nanoparticules dans l’alimentation : quels risques pour le consommateur ?

Par Francelyne Marano & Rina Guadagnini. Laboratoire des réponses cellulaires et moléculaires aux xénobiotiques, CNRS EAC  Paris. Cahiers de Nutrition et de Diététique Available online 5 March 2013

Le passage des barrières biologiques, dont la barrière intestinale, et leur capacité à s’accumuler dans différents organes sont actuellement du domaine de la recherche et démontrés [...]

The challenge of identifying non-intentionally added substances (nias) from food packaging materials: a review

By Nerin, P. Alfaro, M. Aznar, C. Domeño. Analyticca Chimica Acta, Available online 28 February 2013

This work proposes an analytical procedure for sample treatment, applicable to polymers as well as to migration samples, and for NIAS identification.

Source: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003267013002626

 

 

Environnement axé sur la recherche en nano nouveau programme de Mistra

Publié le 24 janvier 2013

Mistra, fondation suédoise pour la recherche stratégique en environnement, va investir dans un programme de recherche pour identifier les effets des nanomatériaux sur l’environnement et pour trouver de nouvelles applications environnementales aux nanotechnologies.

Source:http://www.mistra.org/utlysningar/pagaende-utlysningar/mistra-environmental-nanotechnology.html?utm_source=Paloma&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=Nyhetsbrev

Nanotoxicity: A Growing Need for Study in the Endocrine System

By X. Lu, Y. Liu,  X. Kong, P. E. Lobie, C. Chen, T. Zhu.  Small, Article first published online: 11 Feb 2013

Due to their unique physicochemical properties, NMs  may interact actively with biological systems. Some of these interactions might be detrimental to human health, and therefore studies on the potential ‘nanotoxicity’ of these [...]

Nanotechnology and environment: Safety and health in exposure to nanoparticles and ceramics

By F. P. García, J. P. Méndez & A.  M. Bolarín. Autonomous University ofHidalgo State,Mexico

January 16, 2013

Full Length Research Paper

Given the absence of scientific clarity about the potential health effects of occupational exposure to nanoparticles, guidance is required for decision-making regarding their risks, hazards and controls. Identify the ethical issues that [...]

Draft Guidance for Industry1 Safety of Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products

By The FDA,  April 2012

The Food & Drug Administration has released two new guidance documents for public comment outlining agency policy for the use of nanotechnology in food ingredients and packaging and the use of nanotechnology in cosmetic products.

Source: http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/GuidanceDocuments/ucm300886.htm#top

Nanoscale device for veterinay technology: Trends and future prospective

By N. Dilbaghi, H. Kaur, R.Kumar, P. Arora, S. Kumar Department of Bio and Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, India.  August 2012

Nanotechnology has contributed in revolutionizing health and veterinary sciences by providing new tools and new materials…

Source: http://amlett.org/uploads/752218870.pdf