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.
OECD has Released Summary Dossiers for Nanomaterials
With the completion of the OECD Sponsorship Programme for the Testing of Manufactured Nanomaterials, dossiers have been compiled on the environmental fate and safety of 11 nanomaterials from testing sponsored by countries around the world.
New TAPPI Nanotechnology Division EHS Web Page Developed by Vireo Advisors, LLC
We are very pleased to announce a new collaboration with TAPPI Nanotechnology Division to provide informative environmental health and safety resources (EHS) for cellulose nanomaterials (CNs) on a new page of the TAPPI Nano Website.
PETA Workshop Furthers Work on Developing Alternate Testing Strategies for Studying the Effects of Nanomaterials in the Lung
A workshop organized by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Science Consortium Ltd. has led to several publications developing alternate testing strategies (non-animal methods) for studying nanomaterial effects in the lung.
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.