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.
Online REACH-IT Submission Replaces Forms
As a result of the update, all members in a joint submission will now have access to an overview of the data (Annexes VI-X) in their most recent, successful submission.
Vireo Advisors Travels to Japan for EcoPro 2017!
Dr. Jo Anne Shatkin is looking forward to hosting a booth at EcoPro 2017 - International Exhibition on Environment and Energy from December 7th-9th, 2017 at Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center).
EPA Reviewing 10 Chemicals for Potential Additional Regulation
The EPA is reviewing 10 chemicals and the hazards they may pose to human and environmental health to see if additional regulation for the chemicals is needed
San Francisco Prohibits Sale of Furniture Treated with Flame Retardants
Retailors have until January 2019 to sell their current inventory before San Francisco's law goes into effect.
Nickel Nano-Particles in Football Helmet Foam Signals Potential Concussions in Real Time
Engineers at Brigham Young University have now created a smartfoam using nickel nano-particles which replaces the standard foam inside helmets and pads to more accurately measure the impact energy and velocity of hits taken by players within 90% accuracy.