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.
EPA issues three final TSCA framework rules
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulates the introduction of new or already existing chemicals. The U.S. EPA recently released the three final TSCA framework rules.
Japanese firms to begin “nanoforest” fiber production
Marubeni and Chuetsu Pulp & Paper, both Japanese trading firms, announced they are joining to make and sell cellulose nanofibers.
Titanium dioxide is unlikely to be added to the REACH candidate list
ECHA's Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) has disagreed with France's proposed mandatory category 1B carcinogenicity classification of Titanium Dioxide, which would have made the substance eligible for Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) status.
ECHA launches EU nanomaterials observatory
ECHA has launched the EU nanomaterials observatory (EUON), which is a website intended to provide information on nanomaterials in the EU market to the public.
2017 TAPPI Nano Conference Hosts First Ever End User Forum for Cellulose Nanomaterials
The TAPPI Nanotechnology Division hosted its first ever end-user forum at this year’s conference, a significant milestone towards the wide-scale commercial adoption of cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs).