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.
NanoAOP Workshop coordinated by Vireo Advisors to be held at NanoTox 2018- 9th International Conference on Nanotoxicology
The 2018 Nanotox Conference 19-21 September is being held in Neuss, Germany, with sessions examining the current status of hazard and exposure assessment for emerging nanomaterials.
OECD Workshop on Physico-Chemical Parameters Framework for the Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials
Vireo Advisor’s Dr. Jo Anne Shatkin is working with US EPA and will be co-facilitating an Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) workshop on Physico-Chemical Parameters Framework for the Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials in Paris, France on September 11, 2018.
ECHA Database on Candidate List Substances to be Released by 2019
According to a rule adopted by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) amending Directive 2008/98/EC on Waste, companies producing, importing or selling articles that contain Candidate List Substances must submit information required by the rule by the end of 2020.
AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals and Renmatix Develop Biomass-based Performance Additives
AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals and Renmatix recently announced that they are collaborating to produce biomass-based performance additives which will enhance the properties of paints and construction materials.
EFSA seeks Public Consultation on Chemical Mixtures Draft Guidance
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is seeking public consultation on draft guidance on harmonized methodologies for assessing combined exposure to multiple chemicals.