
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.
U.S. EPA Issues New SNUR for CNTs
The U.S. EPA has issued significant new use rules (SNURs) and record keeping requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 55 chemical substances that were the subject of pre-manufacture notices (PMNs). Included within this direct final rule was functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs; generic).
The Swedish Chemicals Agency (KEMI) Proposes New Nanomaterial Reporting Requirements
Under a proposal from KEMI, Swedish companies reporting products to the Products Register will soon need to provide further information on any nanomaterials contained within the product.
NIOSH Publishes New Guidance for Workplace Safety
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has released a new guide for entrepreneurial enterprises in the nanotechnology sector entitled Building a Safety Program to Protect the Nanotechnology Workforce: A Guide for Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises.
New Home for NanoEHS News - Vireo Advisors new website!
Welcome to the new Vireo Advisors Website ! Next week marks 3 years since I endeavored to launch Vireo Advisors. It’s not just about James Ede’s sleek design, but this page is also the new home for the Nano EHS News.