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.
Cultured Meat Regulation in Japan
According to a report in The Japan News, a team of experts will be established this fiscal year by the Japanese Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry to investigate whether there are risks in proposed meat cultivation processes that could adversely affect human health.
Jo Anne Shatkin Receives the 2019 TAPPI Nano Division Leadership and Service Award
Vireo Advisors Founder and President Jo Anne Shatkin received the 2019 TAPPI Nanotechnology Division Leadership and Service Award in Chiba, Japan, on June 5 in recognition of her contributions toward establishing the safety of cellulose nanomaterials.
FDA Announces Public Meeting in Preparation for International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation Twelfth Annual Meeting
The FDA is holding a public meeting on June 7, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in order to prepare for the upcoming International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation Twelfth Annual Meeting which is scheduled to be held in Tokyo, Japan from July 10 to 12, 2018.
Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF) in Commercial Products
Manufacturers in Japan are among the first to produce commercial products using cellulose nanofiber (CNF), a material created from biomass which has a low environmental impact in its production and disposal.
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).