The Vireo Advisors blog brings you the latest news and developments in safe, sustainable and bio-based materials and products including novel foods and sustainable nanomaterials.
German Environmental Agency Publishes Recommendations on Environmental Regulations of Nanomaterials
A report entitled ‘Nanomaterials in the Environment: Current State of Knowledge and Regulations on Chemical Safety’ was published by the German Environmental Agency last month.
Second Edition of "Working Safely with Nanomaterials in Research and Development" Released by UK NanoSafety Group
The report offers guidance on reducing potential health hazards that can arise from exposure
when working with nanomaterials during research and development.
Harper Group from Oregon State University Investigate the Effects of Chemical Modification on the Toxicity of Cellulose Nanomaterials
A publication in Cellulose this month investigated the effects of physical and chemical characteristics on cellulose nanomaterial toxicity.
2016 Nanotoxicology Conference
The Nanotoxicology 2016 meeting held in Boston in early June was informative, entertaining, and well worth the time.