The Guardian has this week published an article that puts nanotechnology sunscreen safety into the spotlight. Why sunscreens are in the nanotechnology safety spotlight In May 2011 an Australian union recommended its members should avoid using any sunscreens that...
A FOEA survey has found a high degree of industry secrecy regarding the use of nanoparticles in sunscreens and cosmetics. Nearly half the companies included in our anonymous consumer survey failed to give a straight answer about their use of nanoparticles, even after...
There is often a long time lag between the introduction of a new technology and the creation of laws to manage it, consideration of ethical dimensions, and public debate. The New Haven Independent covered a recent conference at which these thorny issues were...
A nine year study of press coverage in the US and UK has found an overwhelming focus on nanotechnology’s potential benefits, while little attention was given to potential health, environmental or social risks. The study was published in the peer-reviewed journal...
The new definition of nanomaterials adopted by the European Commission will leave products that pose nano-risks effectively unregulated and people and the environment at risk. After many months of consultations the European Commission has released its definition of...