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ECHA plans to update REACH guidance for registration of nanoform substances
22/02/2012 19:50:21

ECHA is currently preparing an update of its Guidance on Information Requirements and Chemical Safety Assessment based on the output of the European Commission's REACH Implementation Projects on Nanomaterials. Read More..


Nanotechnology: 'Risk Governance' in India
06/02/2012 16:16:11

A new report in Economic & Political Weekly analyses the potential consequences of the application of nanotechnology in India. Read More..


Lawsuit seeks to block U.S. EPA’s ‘free pass’ on nanosilver
06/02/2012 16:01:54

The Natural Resources Defense Council has filed a lawsuit in U.S. federal court to limit public exposure to the antimicrobial nanosilver. Read More..


Health and environmental effects of nanomaterials remain uncertain
06/02/2012 15:50:36

Report from National Research Council says that a cohesive research plan is needed to help avoid potential risks from rapidly evolving nanotechnology. Read More..


Government, industry & advocacy groups work on CNT release measures
06/02/2012 15:42:02

NanoRelease project to study potential release of carbon nanotubes from various products. Read More..


Insurers underestimate nano risks
06/02/2012 15:33:50

Reinsurance company Gen Re has recently published an analysis and evaluation of the potential implications for the insurance of nanomaterials. Read More..


BIS working on nanotechnology standards
20/01/2012 16:21:28

The Bureau of Indian Standards is giving priority to standardisation in new areas including nanotechnology. Read More..


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ECHA plans to update REACH guidance for registration of nanoform substances

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Health and environmental effects of nanomaterials remain uncertain

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Upcoming Events
The Innovation Society, St. Gallen and Marsh Risk Consulting will be holding a free webinar, "Managing Nano Risk – Implementation of a Risk Management System for Nanomaterials," on February 23, 2012 from 16:00 to 17:00 CET.  The webinar provides a short overview of...