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.
EU Proposes Updates to Food-Related Risk Assessment
Under new changes proposed by the European Commission, companies would be responsible for reporting all safety studies which were conducted on food-related products [including food contact materials (FCMs)] when submitting them for authorization to European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Call for Abstracts: 2018 SRA Annual Meeting
Abstracts are due no later than May 29, 2018 by midnight EST.
EUON Calls for Study Topics on Nanomaterials
The European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) is calling for study topics on nanomaterials which address issues or question relevant to nanomaterials currently on the EU market.
“Controlling Health Hazards When Working with Nanomaterials: Questions to Ask Before You Start”: NIOSH Resource Poster
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has published a resource for those who work with nanomaterials on how to prevent exposures.
French Inspectors Uncover Mislabeling of Nano Ingredients in Cosmetics
The DGCCRF also found other unlisted nanoparticles in 33 products including titanium dioxide, silicon dioxide, iron and zinc oxides.