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.
EFSA Scientific Opinion on Micro-Organism Biotechnology Developments
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) published a scientific opinion on
‘New developments in biotechnology applied to microorganisms’
used in food and feed, reviewing the adequacy of current EFSA risk assessment guidance.
NIOSH Publishes New Guidance for Workplace Safety
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has released a new guide for entrepreneurial enterprises in the nanotechnology sector entitled Building a Safety Program to Protect the Nanotechnology Workforce: A Guide for Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises.