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.
The Lautenberg Act is Enacted, Providing Significant Reform to the Toxic Substances Control Act
On June 22, 2016 President Obama signed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Lautenberg Act) which took effect immediately, amending the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
nanoIndEx Published its Guidance on Assessing Personal Exposure to Airborne Nanomaterials
A three year project entitled “Assessment of Individual Exposure to Manufactured Nanomaterials By Means of Personal Monitors and Samples” (nanoIndEx) published “Assessment of Personal Exposure to Airborne Nanomaterials” last month.
German Environmental Agency Publishes Recommendations on Environmental Regulations of Nanomaterials
A report entitled ‘Nanomaterials in the Environment: Current State of Knowledge and Regulations on Chemical Safety’ was published by the German Environmental Agency last month.
Harper Group from Oregon State University Investigate the Effects of Chemical Modification on the Toxicity of Cellulose Nanomaterials
A publication in Cellulose this month investigated the effects of physical and chemical characteristics on cellulose nanomaterial toxicity.
Sustainable Packaging Set for Huge Growth Over the Next 5 Years
Report Buyer released a report covering the sustainable packaging market in North America, Europe, Asia and ‘Rest of the World Economy’.