Submission re. SCENIHR’s preliminary opinion on nanosilver

A submission by FoEA to the European Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks regarding the potential health and environmental risks associated with the increasing use of nano-silver.  In hospitals nano-silver is used extensively for the...
Nano-silver socks

Nano-silver socks

Socks impregnated with nano-silver promise their antibacterial properties will eliminate unpleasant foot odour. Brilliant! That is, until we consider the significant consequences that the use of nano-silver may have on human health and the environment. Nano-silver is...