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.
New, open-access book highlights opportunities in the forest bioeconomy
Forest Bioeconomy and Climate Change examines how forests, forestry, and forest-based solutions can contribute to the development of a climate- neutral, circular-bioeconomy paradigm.
European Commission publishes draft proposal to restrict microplastics
This proposal could prohibit the use of microplastics in cosmetics, cleaning products, pesticides, and more--covering sources of microplastics that are preventable.
New rules for healthy foods: ‘No’ to high levels of added sugar, ‘yes’ to alt-dairy
The U.S. FDA is proposing a new rule which requires foods labeled as healthy to be more consistent with current nutrition science – and, for the first time, places restrictions on added sugar.
White House announcement of the Bioeconomy Initiative includes support for cultured meat and a streamlined process for regulatory approval
Of particular relevance to Vireo Advisors, LLC and our clients is the intent to improve the clarity and efficiency of the regulatory process for biotechnology products.
Washington State to Impose Restrictions or Mandate Reporting on Chemical Classes with Well-Established Toxicity
In June 2022, The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) has proposed state-wide chemical restrictions on five classes of chemicals in eleven product categories, the largest number of chemical classes and products to ever be considered by a state at one time.