Nanotechnology

Size matters… as do other properties when concerning nanotechnology, FDA

14-Jun-2011 By Andrew McDougall

The US Food and Drug Administration has released draft guidance to provide regulated industries, such as personal care, with greater certainty about the use of nanotechnology.

Agreement signed for nanotechnology and bio-nano product development

09-May-2011 By Andrew McDougall

Two Ohio-based companies have announced the signing of a joint development and licensing agreement to develop and commercialize nano-formulas that combine their two technologies.

Conference focuses on regulation of nanotechnology

28-Feb-2011 By Simon Pitman

With big changes afoot for nanotechnology regulation a one day conference at the University of Arizona will look at how changes will affect various industries, including cosmetics.

European scientific body advises on nanomaterial definition

14-Dec-2010 By Katie Bird

Size is the best way to define a nanomaterial but one upper limit is not sufficient, a European Commission scientific committee has concluded.

Precautionary principle may stay nanotech development in cosmetics

19-Oct-2010 By Katie Bird

While the use of nanotechnology in cosmetics is growing, the precautionary principle may hold back future development, according to a nanotechnology consultancy firm.

Nanotechnology prediction method aims to enhance R&D

16-Aug-2010 By Simon Pitman

Scientists from the North Carolina State University are working on a method to predict the ways in which nanoparticles will interact with the human body.

European Commission opens dialogue on nano definition

20-Jul-2010 By Katie Bird

The European Commission is requesting comments on what constitutes a nanomaterial in an attempt to create a clear definition that can be used for regulatory purposes.

Report suggests nanotechnology will lead to a new personal care category

13-Jul-2010 By Simon Pitman

Despite misgivings over safety, a new report highlights that personal care products containing nano compounds as key ingredients are growing rapidly and could give way to a new category.

France’s public nano-debate suffers from continued protests

24-Feb-2010 By Katie Bird

France’s public debate on nanotechnology came to a close last night after a number of the meetings were relocated or cancelled due to protestors.

Nanoparticle toxicity centre opens in Scotland

25-Nov-2009 By Katie Bird

A new centre to investigate the potential toxicity of nanoparticles has opened in Edinburgh, UK.

EPA outlines new strategy to study nanomaterials

06-Oct-2009 By Simon Pitman

The US Environmental Protection Agency has outlined a new research strategy aimed at understanding the impact of nanomaterials on human health and the environment.

Nano labelling is problematic without universal definition, industry experts

17-Jul-2009 By Katie Bird

Without a clear definition, insisting on transparency for nano-containing cosmetics is unhelpful, according to industry insiders.

TACD publishes regulatory resolution on nanoparticles

16-Jun-2009 By Guy Montague-Jones

TACD is urging the US and Europe to work together to address regulatory needs related to the use of nanomaterials in consumer products.

Trade body fights back against criticisms of new EU rules

01-Apr-2009 By Guy Montague-Jones

CTPA has fought back against criticisms made by the BEUC of the new EU rules on nanomaterials in cosmetics.

Stakeholders disagree on how nanotech should be regulated, report

05-Mar-2009 By Katie Bird

Policy makers, industry and non governmental organisations do not agree on how nanotechnology should be regulated, according to a report from the FramingNano project.