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.
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.
Paper Highlights Experimental Modifications and Recommendations for Using An Alternative Testing Strategy for Nanomaterials
A review published in Archives of Toxicology this month evaluated the applicability of OECD Test Guideline 210 (Fish, Early-life Stages) to characterize the ecotoxicity of engineered nanomaterials.
Review Highlights Current State and Path Forward for Characterizing Cellulose Nanomaterial Safety
An opinion piece published in Fibers this month by Camarero-Espinosa and colleagues highlighted the tremendous potential of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) for a wide range of consumer applications.
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.
Second Edition of "Working Safely with Nanomaterials in Research and Development" Released by UK NanoSafety Group
The report offers guidance on reducing potential health hazards that can arise from exposure
when working with nanomaterials during research and development.