Late lessons from early warnings
Governments are failing to properly regulate nanotechnology according to a hard-hitting new report released by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Despite early warnings of the damage some nanomaterials could cause, governments are still reacting too slowly to...The jury is still out on the safety of nano sunscreen
A number of industry commentators have pointed to the European Commission’s (EC) Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS)’s recent Opinion on nano zinc oxide (ZnO) as evidence of its safety. However, the SCCS Opinion clearly describes how nano-zinc oxide has...The Nano Sunscreen Wars
Shapeshifting stories and singing sock-puppets: inside the Government’s nano sunscreen wars Kathryn Wilson This is a story of an award-winning author who used his storytelling skills in his public servant day-job. It’s the story behind Australia’s...Leading cosmetics certifier gives nano-sunscreen ultimatum
One of Europe’s leading certifiers of organic and natural cosmetics, ECOCERT, has given Australian sunscreen ingredient manufacturer Antaria Limited until the end of the week to respond to allegations that its ZinClear IM product is a nanomaterial. After this, ECOCERT...Crazytech
Stupid technologies we don't need.....
And that could destroy life on Earth.
And that could destroy life on Earth.