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.
Expert Reaction to Nanoparticles Found in Australian Baby Formula Brands
Friends of the Earth, an activist group consisting of members from more than 75 countries, recently conducted an independent analysis of baby formulas which found nanoparticles {calcium phosphate crystals (Ca apatite)} in 6 of the formulas tested.
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.