The US bioeconomy (biotechnology-based economic activity) currently contributes 5.1 percent or more of US GDP and has tremendous growth potential. Realizing that potential requires, among other efforts, investment by the government to advance innovation infrastructure including regulatory frameworks that are open to new technologies and don’t obstruct them.
Read MoreFor the first time plastic particles have been found in human blood. A paper published by authors from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the open access journal Environment International on March 24 reports measurable levels in the blood of 17 out of 22 healthy volunteers.
Read MoreThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is accepting comments on a proposed rule which would allow the agency to amend its procedures of determining if a premarket notification for a food contact substance (FCN) is no longer effective.
Read MoreThe US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to propose enforceable limits on perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) in drinking water; replacing the EPA’s 2016 advisory level of 70 parts per trillion for these chemicals (individually or combined).
Read MoreOn January 14, 2022, the European Commission (EC) announced the adoption of a ban on the use of titanium dioxide (E171) as a food additive.
Read MoreResearchers in the field of cellular agriculture are working to create cell-cultured breastmilk to serve as an alternative to formulas based on cows’ milk.
Read MoreVireo Advisors in collaboration with New Harvest, IFF, and Mosa Meat have published a landmark publication reviewing the state of the science in safety of cell cultured meat and seafood products. As an initial step toward a thorough demonstration of safety, this review identifies hazards that could be introduced during manufacturing, evaluates applicability of existing safety assessment approaches, and highlights research priorities that could support safe commercialization.
Read MoreThe California Environmental Protection Agency released a draft report in July 2021 which would set a science-based safe level—called a public health goal—of 0.007 part per trillion (ppt) for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and 1 ppt for perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) in drinking water. The proposed public health goals are much lower than those set by the EPA on a federal level in 2016 (70 ppt for PFOA and PFOS, individually or combined).
Read MoreSince our founding in 2013, Vireo has provided guidance and leadership to help innovators raise the bar on sustainability in innovation. We’ve seen tremendous growth over the last eight years, and were fortunate to have navigated the COVID-19 pandemic with 17% annual growth, thanks to the unfailing efforts of our clients and network.
Read MoreThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued two actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water.
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