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SAFENANO's key nanotechnology links


Below is a collection of informative and interesting Nanotechnology websites we have collated. The Links are categorised to help you reach the information you need. 

The list is updated regularly, but if you think we've missed anything out, or you find any problems please contact us and let us know!


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Nanotoxicology

Nanotoxicology is a new journal which addresses research relating to the potential for human and environmental exposure, hazard and risk associated with the use and development of nano-structured materials.

OECD - Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development


OECD's Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (WPMN) focuses on the implications for the safety for human health and the environment of the use of nanomaterials (focussing on testing and assessment methods). The WPMN was established on 14th September 2006.
ICON EHS Database
The ICON Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) database contains summaries (abstracts) and citations for research papers related to the EHS implications of nanoscale materials.
Recent News Articles
HARN Dimension and Pleural Retention

SAFENANO’s Craig Poland explores the fibre pathogenicity paradigm, and explains why all nanotubes are not like asbestos.
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ECHA plans to update REACH guidance for registration of nanoform substances

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 Nano...
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Nanotechnology: 'Risk Governance' in India

A new report in Economic & Political Weekly analyses the potential consequences of the application of nanotechnology in India.
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Lawsuit seeks to block U.S. EPA’s ‘free pass’ on nanosilver

The Natural Resources Defense Council has filed a lawsuit in U.S. federal court to limit public exposure to the antimicrobial nanosilver.
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Health and environmental effects of nanomaterials remain uncertain

Report from National Research Council says that a cohesive research plan is needed to help avoid potential risks from rapidly evolving nanotechnology.
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Government, industry & advocacy groups work on CNT release measures

NanoRelease project to study potential release of carbon nanotubes from various products.
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Insurers underestimate nano risks

Reinsurance company Gen Re has recently published an analysis and evaluation of the potential implications for the insurance of nanomaterials.
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BIS working on nanotechnology standards

The Bureau of Indian Standards is giving priority to standardisation in new areas including nanotechnology.
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New EC publication marks new strategy towards responsible innovation

Science in Society Programme reflects on how to proceed towards Responsible Research and Innovation in the Information and Communication Technologies and Security Technology fields.
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Surface coatings influence silver nanoparticle toxicity, new research suggests

U.S. research study indicates that changing the coating on silver nanoparticles alters the toxicity to mouse cells.
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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...