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.
EPA Nanotechnology Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Rule Becomes Active
The TSCA section 8(a) Nanotechnology Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Rule came into effect on August 14, 2017, and also released final guidance toward compliance with the rule.
Canada to publish prioritization of nanoscale substances in 2018
Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada are currently in the process of completing a prioritization of nanomaterials on their Domestic Substances List.
European Commission publishes first inventory of nanomaterials in cosmetics
European Commission has published an inventory of 43 nanomaterials used in cosmetics.
Expert Reaction to Nanoparticles Found in Australian Baby Formula Brands
Friends of the Earth, an activist group consisting of members from more than 75 countries, recently conducted an independent analysis of baby formulas which found nanoparticles {calcium phosphate crystals (Ca apatite)} in 6 of the formulas tested.
Japanese firms to begin “nanoforest” fiber production
Marubeni and Chuetsu Pulp & Paper, both Japanese trading firms, announced they are joining to make and sell cellulose nanofibers.