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.
White House Releases Documents to Modernize Biotechnology Products
In continuing the Administration’s effort of modernizing the federal regulatory system, the White House posted a blog last Friday (September 16, 2016) featuring two documents which served to clarify the roles of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the evaluation new biotechnologies.
The Use of Titanium Dioxide (Nano) as UV Filter Permissible by the European Commission’s Amendment to Cosmetics Regulation
The European Commission (EC) made an announcement of a regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union which amends Annex VI, the list of ultraviolet (UV) filters allowed in cosmetic products.
Turner Falls Paper the New Name of Southworth Company/Paperlogic
On September 12, 2016, Vireo Advisors’ client Southworth Company/Paperlogic announced their new company name “Turner Falls Paper”.
EPA Publishes First TSCA Implementation Plan
The EPA held two public meetings in August, 2016 which examined the protocol for assessing and prioritizing chemicals which are governed under TSCA and the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. 81 Fed. Reg. 48789.
Tiny Iron Particles from Air Pollution Found in Human Brain
Recent research suggests that as you walk down the street, pump your gas, or ride in your car, iron particles may be traveling up your nose and into your brain through nerve endings.