Conclusions that nano-ingredients in sunscreen are safe is premature

Recent media reports that “nanoparticles in sunscreen are harmless” on the basis of a recently published study don’t reflect the paper’s own conclusions nor the current state of the science. Louise Sales, Friends of the Earth’s Nanotechnology Project Coordinator...

Government must address bias in its materials on new technologies

A broad coalition of groups – including Friends of the Earth, the Australia Institute, the Consumer Federation of Australia, GeneEthics and the National Toxics Network – have signed a statement calling on the Government to implement in full the recommendations...

Nanoparticles in tattoo ink could cause cancer

Friends of the Earth have called for the urgent regulation of nanoparticles and other chemicals in tattoo ink after researchers from the UK’s University of Bradford have warned that some tattoo inks could cause illnesses, including cancers (1). Evidence has been found...