Research by the National Measurement Institute (NMI) released earlier this year showed that a number of Australian sunscreen products contained nanomaterials.
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...
Polling of almost 1300 people has found strong support for labelling nano-sunscreens, putting further pressure on the Federal Government to change its policy position. The polling, commissioned by Friends of the Earth and conducted by the Australia Institute, has...