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Are Nanoparticles Safe to use in our Food?

Using nanotechnology in food can, among other things, extend shelf life, enhance flavoring and packaging capabilities, and improve quality.

Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology, Risk AnalysisJames EdeJanuary 2, 2018nanotechnology, journal Science of Food, Organic Nanoparticles, Inorganic Nanoparticles, pesticides, hormones, potentially toxic substances, Risk Analysis, nanoparticles, human health, gastrointestinal fate, toxicityComment

Vireo team publishes an article about testing plan for safe commercialization of nanomaterials

Vireo Advisors, in collaboration with American Process Inc. (API), published the article “Establishing the safety of novel bio-based cellulose nanomaterials for commercialization” in the journal NanoImpact that demonstrates how to proactively develop an industrially relevant safety testing plan for nanomaterials.

NanomaterialsJames EdeApril 3, 2017API, Vireo Advisors, BioPlus® lignin coated cellulose crystals, BioPlus® lignin coated cellulose fibrils, journal NanoImpact, toxicityComment

Occupational Exposure Limits and Nanomaterials

In the workplace, occupational exposure limits (OEL) are put in place in order to prevent the worker from handling the material in such a way that may cause harm to them.

Guidance, Leadership, Nanomaterials, Risk AnalysisJames EdeMarch 15, 2017Occupational Exposure Limits and Nanomaterials, CDC, OEL, Vireo Advisors, toxicity, WHO, Health Risk, environmental safety, Risk AnalysisComment

Paper Highlights Experimental Modifications and Recommendations for Using An Alternative Testing Strategy for Nanomaterials

A review published in Archives of Toxicology this month evaluated the applicability of OECD Test Guideline 210 (Fish, Early-life Stages) to characterize the ecotoxicity of engineered nanomaterials.

Guidance, Nanomaterials, Risk AnalysisJames EdeAugust 23, 2016review published in Archives of Toxicology, Archives of Toxicology, Vireo Advisors, oecd, OECD Test Guideline 210, Fish Early-life Stag, ecotoxicity, Nanomaterials, zebrafish, titanium dioxide nanoparticles, multi-walled carbon nanotubes, silver nanoparticles, toxicity, morphometricsComment

OECD has Released Summary Dossiers for Nanomaterials

With the completion of the OECD Sponsorship Programme for the Testing of Manufactured Nanomaterials, dossiers have been compiled on the environmental fate and safety of 11 nanomaterials from testing sponsored by countries around the world.

Guidance, NanomaterialsJames EdeAugust 17, 2016OECD Sponsorship Programme for the Testing of Manufactured Nanomaterials, dossiers, Safety, Nano material, summaries, single walled carbon nanotubes, multi-walled carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, silicon dioxide, physical-chemical characterization, toxicityComment