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.
Bacteria used to Genetically Modify Crops Found Naturally Occurring in Flowering Plants.
1 in 20 flowering plants have recently been found to naturally contain Agrobacterium DNA—the bacterium which is used to create genetically modified crops.
UK Government Provides Guidance for Product Safety in the Event of a No-deal Brexit
The UK government released guidance in September 2019 for businesses regarding how to comply with product safety regulations which would be put in place in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
January 1, 2020 Deadline Approaches for REACH Requirements for Nanomaterials
In an October press release, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) reminded companies of the January 1, 2020 deadline by which more information concerning nanomaterials in the EU market must be provided under REACH Regulation.
Vireo Advisors Publishes Cellulose Nanomaterials Practical Handling Guide and SDS Templates for Cellulose Nanomaterials
As part of our work with P3Nano, Vireo Advisors has developed safety data sheet templates for three cellulose nanomaterials: Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC), Cellulose Nanofibrils (CNF) and Tempo Cellulose Nanofibrils(T-CNF). These templates are available on the resources page of the Vireo website.
Skin-like Phone Case Allows Your Phone to Feel—Just in Time for Halloween
Scientist from Telecom Paris in France are showcasing a new artificial skin phone case which allows users to tickle or pinch their phones at the ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology in New Orleans, USA.