SafeNano Technology News Latest news from the site http://www.safenano.org/.aspx Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Retirement of Buckyball Co-discoverer announced Professor Robert Curl is set to retire this week following 50 years of service at Rice University. http://www.safenano.org/.aspx?NewsId=430 Nanotoxicology & Ecotoxicology Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT ETUC calls for the precautionary principle to apply to nanotechnology development The European Trade Union Confederation (EUTC) has called for the precautionary principle to apply to nanotechnology development. http://www.safenano.org/.aspx?NewsId=429 Standards & Regulations Government & Policy Industry Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT Research Investigates potential harm from nanomaterials Potential risks from the use of nanomaterials will be explored by three Arizona State University engineering faculty in a project supported by a $400,000 grant from the U.S.Department of Energy Office of Biological and Environmental Research http://www.safenano.org/.aspx?NewsId=427 Nanotoxicology & Ecotoxicology Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT nanomaterials used in food packaging pose regulatory challenges Engineered nanoscale materials (ENMs), with novel properties that could potentially improve food packaging, raise new safety challenges for regulators & industry, according to a new report. http://www.safenano.org/.aspx?NewsId=426 Nanotoxicology & Ecotoxicology Industry Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT Australian organic body says no to nano The Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA) has proposed organic certification only be applied to nano free products as the technology remains untested. http://www.safenano.org/.aspx?NewsId=428 Industry Society & Ethics Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT Study reveals Carbon Nanotubes Compromise the Functions of Certain Protozoa A new study indicates that carbon nanotubes may inhibit the ingestion and digestion of bacteria by a key protozoan. http://www.safenano.org/.aspx?NewsId=425 Nanotoxicology & Ecotoxicology Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT European Commission launches public dialogue on Nanotechnologies The EC is planning a wide ranging consultation on nanotechnologies with the aim of raising awareness of nanotechnologies' potential and addressing citizens' concerns about its potential EH&S impact. http://www.safenano.org/.aspx?NewsId=424 Government & Policy Society & Ethics Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT SAFENANO E,H&S workshop at Nanomaterials 08 SAFENANO are to host a Nano Health & Safety workshop at NanoMaterials '08, and there's 10% off the registration fee for SAFENANO.org readers!! http://www.safenano.org/.aspx?NewsId=422 SafeNano Initiative Standards & Regulations Nanotoxicology & Ecotoxicology Industry Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT ICON Develop Nanotechnology E,H&S Wiki The International Council on Nanotechnology (ICON) is developing an internet based Wiki to enhance information exchange about good practice for safe handling of nanomaterials. http://www.safenano.org/.aspx?NewsId=423 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT ENVIRONMENT AGENCY releases advice on wastes containing unbound Carbon Nanotubes The Environment Agency (EA) has published guidance advising that unbound carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in wastes be treated as being of similar hazard to asbestos. http://www.safenano.org/.aspx?NewsId=421 Standards & Regulations Government & Policy Industry Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT