Go figure? It turns out that ‘Magic Nano,’ the protective glass and bathroom sealant that was recalled in late March in Germany after causing severe breathing problems for some consumers, did not contain any nanoparticles. That’s according to Rene...
Friends of the Earth’s report “Nanomaterials, sunscreens and cosmetics: Small ingredients, big risks” details the extensive use of nanomaterials in 116 products, from sunscreens and anti-aging creams to shampoos and toothpastes, despite preliminary...
Canberra Times, 8th May 2006, by John Hepburn The release last month of a Federal Government discussion paper on the development of a national nanotechnology strategy created ‘nano ripples’ throughout the community – so small as to be imperceptible to the...
The Synthetic Biology Biology 2.0 conference on the 21st May in Berkeley, USA has released a public statement in support of self-governance of the emerging nanobiotechnology industry. In the lead up to the conference 35 civil society groups, including Friends of the...
Friends of the Earth Australia has adopted a new nanotechnology policy. The policy calls for an immediate moratorium on all commercial research, development and release of nanotechnological materials and products. It recommends that given the serious risks...