The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would like to have more information on products containing nanoscale materials and the public is being asked to provide it to them.    Read More >>

The number of companies participating in the Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program (NMSP) jumped dramatically in the last two weeks but it’s unclear if the last-minute additions will be enough to avoid an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) test rule.    Read More >>

The City of Cambridge didn’t enact a regulation on nanotechnology but it will start collecting information on companies manufacturing and using nanomaterials within the city limits.    Read More >>

With a myriad of companies using nanoscale materials making antimicrobial claims, the EPA is finally recognizing the need to apply current pesticide regulations to nano-enhanced products.    Read More >>

In offering recommendations to the incoming administration, a former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official suggests sweeping changes to key chemical regulatory laws.    Read More >>

Government officials have worked very hard to make the voluntary program work but the number of commitments to provide information may not be sufficient to prevent a mandatory test rule to collect and develop data on the safety of nanomaterials.    Read More >>

The recent passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of the National Nanotechnology Initiative Amendments of 2008 has laid the groundwork for the U.S. Senate to continue the public dialogue on needed changes to this important program. Some of the changes could have a significant impact on the future regulation of nanotechnology in the United States.    Read More >>

As Canadian regulatory officials approach nanomaterial safety, a panel of scientific experts says more information is needed.    Read More >>

One of the key concerns about nanomaterials is how they impact the food supply when released into the environment or deliberately applied to crops.    Read More >>

The call for specific regulations on nanomaterials is gathering momentum in the European Union.    Read More >>

Healthy skin would appear to provide an adequate source of protection from quantum dots but the same may not be said for skin with abrasions.    Read More >>

An 8-step program can be employed to limit liabilities and help the bottom line when it comes to nanomaterial safety.    Read More >>

The European Commission public dialogue on the safety and environmental effects of nanomaterials is beginning to take shape.    Read More >>

While much of the public discussion on nanomaterial safety has centered on human health, the environmental impacts of nanotechnology are receiving a great deal of attention in the academic community.    Read More >>

Over 500,000 people die from cancer each year and billions of dollars are spent on research into the causes. Now an international review group has been asked to examine the potential environmental effects of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as a human carcinogen.    Read More >>

Those who thought the REACH exemption of carbon and graphite would allow carbon nanotubes to fly under the radar in Europe better think again!    Read More >>

The issue of nanotechnology safety has been elevated in recent days in the United States and Europe.    Read More >>

Nanotechnology in food and food packaging is becoming a highly charged issue with no apparent end in sight to the controversy.    Read More >>

From food containers to soap, toothpaste and socks, nanoscale silver is taking center stage as the latest weapon in the battle against harmful bacteria but its detractors are gaining in strength.    Read More >>

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to work hard to achieve success for the Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program (NMSP).    Read More >>

The problem of understanding the level of nanotechnology environmental, health and safety (EHS) research should be resolved with the assignment of a senior White House official to monitor the federal government’s efforts.    Read More >>

For some companies, the thought of conducting safety testing on nanomaterials can seem an overwhelming concept. Who can be blamed given the technical hurdles and anticipated cost?    Read More >>

Not all voluntary information collection programs are created equal and the UK’s program is an excellent example.    Read More >>

Worker safety has garnered much of the attention surrounding the potential risks associated with nanoscale materials. A recently-published article in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (JOEM) presents occupational health surveillance options available for workers potentially exposed to engineered nanoparticles.    Read More >>

A new article on research examining the toxicity of carbon nanotubes has recently been released. Adding to the science of nanoparticle characteristics is informative but what does the study really mean?    Read More >>

The recent focus on carbon nanotube toxicity has been the length of the tube and a possible relationship to asbestos-like toxicity. It’s great for headlines but what is the reality?    Read More >>

A law group in Canada has been tracking government efforts to establish a regulatory framework for nanotechnology and their recommendations on the framework echo those of many others across the globe.    Read More >>

After months of hearings, and a few disappointments, the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) is on the verge of reauthorization.    Read More >>

Congress had an opportunity to end the debate on funding for nanotechnology environmental, heath, and safety (EHS) research but it now looks like that’s not going to happen any time soon.    Read More >>

For almost two years the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has had the opportunity to clarify the status of nanoscale silver but, publicly at least, did not. Now, a legal petition calling on the agency to act may give them a perfect opportunity.    Read More >>

While much is made of the ongoing nanotechnology human health and environmental safety research programs in the United States, several other countries have joined together to do some nanomaterial testing of their own.    Read More >>

How valuable would it be to have a tool to predict the impact of engineered nanoparticles on biological systems? Experts from around the world gathered in a collaborative effort to determine what it would take to create such a tool.    Read More >>

While much of the discussion on the safety of nanomaterials has focused on human health, researchers are taking a closer look at their environmental fate.    Read More >>

A lot has been said in recent years about the need for additional federal funding for nanotechnology safety research and now Congress has brought the issue front and center as part of the reauthorization of the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI).    Read More >>

If you have questions about the use of nanotechnology in food, don’t look to the major food companies for any answers.    Read More >>

Challenged with trying to be transparent about product safety, Swiss retailers have banded together to adopt a code of conduct for handling nanotechnology in consumer products.    Read More >>

How much is really being spent on nanotechnology safety research? Depending on whom you are listening to, funding for risk research in Europe may be outpacing spending in the U.S.    Read More >>

When you hear “Let’s get it right the first time” what does it mean to you? The ethics of nanotechnology is a very complex matter and a new anthology attempts to put the matter into perspective.    Read More >>

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has done more for less than any government agency thus far and now it intends to do even more.    Read More >>

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials are working hard to get the word out on the Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program (NMSP) and several companies have been added to the growing list of program participants.    Read More >>

Not many comments were submitted in writing but the peer review committee had plenty to say about the Environmental Protection Agency’s Nanomaterial Research Strategy (NRS).    Read More >>

Forty German and Swiss firms working with nanomaterials were surveyed to evaluate industry risk assessment practices. It will come as a surprise to no one that conclusions are difficult to come by.    Read More >>

A group born out of concern for groundwater contamination caused by the semiconductor and biotech industries in the early ‘80s is taking on nanotechnology firms with an eye toward avoiding mistakes of the past.    Read More >>

To blunt criticism the EPA has received for taking a voluntary approach to collect information on nanomaterials, the agency is working very hard to encourage participation in the program.    Read More >>

The latest round of Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contracts includes several projects involving nanotechnology and even funds some toxicity testing.    Read More >>

If you are looking for a way to evaluate the possible risks of nanomaterials and want to learn how to manage those risks, the nano risk framework is the best guidance available and now the public will have an opportunity to discuss the framework with the lead authors.    Read More >>

The United Kingdom’s Voluntary Reporting Scheme (VRS) has met with a fairly low response rate so an internal Defra review was undertaken resulting in updated guidance on the program.    Read More >>

It may not be prime time yet but a television show on nanotechnology shows the science may be coming of age.    Read More >>

The National Institute for Occupational Safety (NIOSH) has released an updated version of its strategic plan for nanotechnology research.    Read More >>

Companies making antimicrobial claims with nano-enhanced products will need to think twice about their efficacy and the need to register their product as a pesticide.    Read More >>

Calls for the regulation of nanotechnology are being heard around the globe. The United States, Canada, Europe and now, Japan, are giving those calls serious consideration.    Read More >>

An increasing number of food products have been enhanced with nanotechnology and concerns for food safety are increasing as well.    Read More >>

It’s always important to know what you don’t know. In the case of the safety of cosmetics containing nanoscale materials, there still is much to learn.    Read More >>

Attempting to answer criticisms from industry, non-governmental organizations and House Science Committee members for a lack of strategic vision, the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) released a revised environmental, health and safety (EHS) research strategy.    Read More >>

Another code of conduct has been created and released by the European Commission as seven principles designed to govern nanotechnology research.    Read More >>

Australian researchers have released results of two studies on zinc oxide to assess the potential risks associated with these nanomaterials. There were limits to the tests but the results are promising.    Read More >>

Looking for a basic guide on safety in the nanotechnology workplace? Well, you don’t need to look very far.    Read More >>

If you haven’t defined the problem, how can you expect to solve it?    Read More >>

In response to a very public outcry for a research strategy for the environmental, health and safety impact of nanomaterials, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a framework for the strategy.    Read More >>

A report prepared for the members and committees of Congress on the regulation of nanotechnology has been released about the possible need for “federal intervention.”    Read More >>

The European Commission adopted the opinion of the Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR) on definitions for nanotechnology. The opinion considered risk assessment as a major concern in defining nanotechnology terms and definitions.    Read More >>

Regulating nanotechnology at any level of government has proven to be very difficult. To examine international oversight of nanotechnology, new research will be conducted comparing regulatory policies in the United States and the European Union.    Read More >>

When the public considers competing arguments about nanotechnology’s potential risks and benefits, people will tend to agree with the expert whose values are closest to their own – no matter the position.    Read More >>

NanoSafe2’s first dissemination report answers pressing questions about the ability of fibrous filters and personal protective equipment to protect against nanoparticles.    Read More >>

The long-awaited voluntary program has been released and DuPont has already stepped up the plate with the first submission.    Read More >>

The British Standards Institute (BSI) recently published a guide to safe handling of nanomaterials. In a bold move beyond other similar documents published by NIOSH, ASTM and the ED-DuPont partnership, the document sets benchmarks for worker exposure limits.    Read More >>

The UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published the fifth quarterly report for the Voluntary Reporting Scheme (VRS) for engineered nanoscale materials. The VRS has failed to add any new submissions during the last quarter of 2007.    Read More >>

Nanotechnology has been cited as a global core risk but where does it stand compared to other risks?    Read More >>

Nanotechnology is having an impact on food and questions regarding safety are being raised. This has led to a request by the European Commission for a scientific opinion on the matter.    Read More >>

Have you wondered where the regulation of nanotechnology is headed? The Nanotechnology: The Future of EHS Regulatory Policy Conference, slated for March 20, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland will feature leaders in public policy who will share their views on corporate and regulatory governance related to developing an environmental, health and safety framework for the nanotechnology products of the future. The conference is co-sponsored by NanoReg® and Keller and Heckman LLP.    Read More >>

Wisconsin Representative Terese Berceau has written a letter to the Departments of Natural Resources, Health and Family Services and Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection calling for the establishment of a policy to require private companies that manufacture nanoparticles to disclose information about the types of particles they're making.    Read More >>

A new report released by the Emerging Risks Team of Lloyd’s takes a cautious approach towards nanotechnology. It also features nanotechnology very highly in its list of emerging risks.    Read More >>

The new administration is reportedly cutting short, by two years, the national nanotechnology program set up by the previous government as part of a cost-saving exercise.    Read More >>

The European Union has published over 42 different calls for proposals related to nanotechnology under 10 different headings.    Read More >>

The UK’s Soil Association says nanotechnology is a potential health risk. It will refuse to certify products made with manufactured nanoparticles as organic.    Read More >>

A broad coalition of non-governmental organizations, industry groups and nanotechnology companies applauded a Congressional appropriation for the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to develop and oversee the implementation of a federal environmental, health, and safety (EHS) research strategy for nanotechnology.    Read More >>

The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) strategy has been updated and calls for increased emphasis on the responsible development of nanotechnology seem to have been taken to heart.    Read More >>

It has often been said that “nanotechnology” seems to be everywhere these days and a recent study of media reports supports that view. The focus, however, shows a growing trend of media coverage from “gee whiz” to “oh my!”    Read More >>

The majority of consumers view the development of nanotechnology favorably. However, many are against the use of nanoparticles in food in a survey of 1,000 consumers commissioned by Germany’s Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).    Read More >>

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has released a second report on the status of the United Kingdom’s nanotechnology EHS research. While off to a good start, the government research still has a long way to go.    Read More >>

The most comprehensive effort to examine worker safety has been led by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and it’s beginning to show some benefits.    Read More >>

Australia seems to be following a path similar to the United States. Without a national approach to the regulation of nanotechnology, state governments are taking an increasingly active role in the process.    Read More >>

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member countries and other stakeholders are pooling expertise and funding testing of nanomaterials to produce environmental, health and safety (EHS) risk information.    Read More >>

New England is once again moving toward a manufacturing economy but this time it may be based on nanotechnology and worker safety guidance is becoming very important.    Read More >>

Steffen Hansen and his colleagues at the Technical University of Denmark noted the content of hundreds of nanotoxicology articles and developed a methodology that deals with a basic concern of nanotechnology. With respect to nanomaterials and their toxicity, what makes them different or alike?    Read More >>

The lack of new regulations has prompted the creation of nanotechnology risk frameworks and voluntary initiatives on risk assessment. Learning from past lessons, the present efforts may prove difficult for a number of reasons.    Read More >>

Since the release of SwissRe’s report on nanotechnology in 2004, insurance companies have been analyzing the unique issues presented by nanotechnology’s technical issues.    Read More >>

Despite a great deal of publicity on the potential risks of nanotechnology, the public does not seem to be as worried as scientists according to a new study.    Read More >>

In a workshop of more than two dozen scientists, two key questions were the focus of discussions: what information is needed to understand the human health impact of engineered nanoparticles and how is this information best obtained?    Read More >>

The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) has appointed John DiLoreto as the new Director of its Nanotechnology Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Coalition.    Read More >>

The White House has released “generally applicable principles” for nanotechnology oversight by the Federal government.    Read More >>

The Business and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the officially recognized representative of the OECD business community, has created a special group of industry representatives to address the international regulatory and safety aspects of nanotechnology.    Read More >>

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has spent millions of research dollars on the applications and implications of nanotechnology.    Read More >>

The European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) says that it will not be able to meet a March 2008 deadline set by the European Commission for a complete generic risk assessment of nanotechnology.    Read More >>

Ahson Wardak, who has held research positions at the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies, Rice University’s Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology and Environmental Defense, has recently joined NanoReg as an Associate. He was also previously with ENVIRON International’s nanotechnology practice as the Initiative Coordinator.    Read More >>

While everyone is talking about the need for a comprehensive research strategy to better understand the environmental, health and safety (EHS) aspects of nanomaterials, the development of such a strategy has proven elusive.    Read More >>

There may not be a well-defined nanotechnology safety research strategy within the federal government but several agencies are doing what they can to gain insight into nanomaterial toxicity.    Read More >>

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have concluded that current regulations are adequate to address safety issues related to the production and use of nanomaterials. According to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Senior Advisor on Nanotechnology, that may have to change with advancements in the creation of active nanostructures.    Read More >>

Food safety is becoming a major nanotechnology issue and a recent European workshop highlighted regulatory challenges in evaluating the safety of nano-enhanced consumer products.    Read More >>

Another major nanotechnology conference will be taking place in Silicon Valley and NanoReg’s John DiLoreto, a nationally known expert on regulatory policy and environmental, health and safety issues will share his thoughts on the regulation of nanomaterials.    Read More >>

Decide, document, act. The mantra of the Nano Risk Framework has been put into practical use as DuPont introduces one of the products chosen for evaluation during development of the well-received Framework.    Read More >>

Consumers were given an opportunity to voice their opinion on nanotechnology, but did they take advantage of it?    Read More >>

A public solicitation for a grant has been released by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create a new research center to study the effects of nanoscale materials on the environment.    Read More >>

New guidance is now available following a joint survey on occupational health and safety in the handling and use of nanomaterials by the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety (BAuA) and the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI).    Read More >>

What do nanoparticles and zebrafish have in common? Together they are helping to develop a growing database of the environmental effects of nanoscale materials.    Read More >>

Approval ratings for any government agency are likely to be low when it comes to a divisive issue like regulation but when it comes to nanotechnology approval ratings for two key agencies continue to drop.    Read More >>

Much of the dialogue on potential risks posed by the production and use of nanoscale materials has centered on human health. A recent symposium held by the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) turned the discussion toward another critical facet of the dialogue – the environment.    Read More >>

With no new nanotechnology regulations on the horizon, several groups have proposed guidelines for working with the products of nanotechnology. The latest code suggests seven guiding principles for every organization engaged in the production, use or retailing of nanotechnology products.    Read More >>

Move over ASTM, ANSI, ISO, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Here comes the British Standards Institute (BSI) with new nanotechnology standards.    Read More >>

While press coverage of nanotechnology regulation has seen blips of news articles at popular newspapers such as the New York Times and Washington Post, and technical journals such as Science, there has been very little coverage of the topic in nanotechnology industry publications.    Read More >>

There is more to nanotechnology than improved textiles and better baseball bats. A recent conference displayed a breadth of environmental nanotechnology applications and, in the process, brought significant attention to life-cycle thinking on nanoscale materials.    Read More >>

When the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided to treat Samsung’s silver ion washing machines as a device rather than a pesticide, it set off a chain of events resulting in a reversal of that determination. A recent Federal Register notice clarifies the rationale for the reversal and puts all producers and distributors of similar equipment on notice.    Read More >>

The United Kingdom’s (UK) Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and European Nanotechnology Trade Alliance will conduct a policy workshop in London to provide updates on nanotechnology policy issues.    Read More >>

Without regulatory guidance, stakeholders are looking for constructive ways to responsibly manage the growth of nanotechnology. A voluntary initiative under development in the United Kingdom is proposing seven “good practices” that will provide the basis for strategic guidance that all organizations can follow.    Read More >>

The area of nanotechnology safety research has always been a hot issue among stakeholders. “More funding for research” has been a recurring theme and it now seems the funding is flowing in that direction with some regularity.    Read More >>

A group of scientists participating in an Environmental Protection Agency peer consultation were asked simple questions about nanoscale material characterization but there didn’t seem to be any simple answers.    Read More >>

Canadian officials are soliciting comments on a proposed two-phase approach to the regulation of nanoscale materials.    Read More >>

The European Commission has fully supported the development of nanotechnology but it also understands the need to address the regulation of the rapidly growing applications of the technology.    Read More >>

The Environmental Protection Agency’s continuing efforts to maintain a public dialogue on nanotechnology shifts gears from material characterization and regulation to environmental applications.    Read More >>

The State of California has never been shy about taking a leading role in environmental protection and now the products of nanotechnology will be the focus of a discussion to examine potential environmental impacts.    Read More >>

What are the appropriate priorities for conducting research on the safety of nanoscale materials? After an initial round of comments from stakeholders highlighting the lack of a coherent strategy, we may finally have an approach to the problem.    Read More >>

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing additional sunscreen protection information for the labels of sunscreen products but not to add specific information about products containing nanoparticles.    Read More >>

The international effort to manage the safety of nanomaterial production and use is quietly moving forward.    Read More >>

Conventional thinking about the use of traditional risk assessment methods for nanoscale materials has been that the methods may be appropriate but some adjustments might be needed. The European Commission (EC) group asked to examine this issue is offering suggestions on the types of adjustments to make.    Read More >>

The long-awaited voluntary program took center stage this week and there was no shortage of opinions on the EPA’s proposal to gather additional information on the safety of nanoscale materials.    Read More >>

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may not believe it needs any additional regulatory authority to deal with the products of nanotechnology but it does need a lot more science to make safety determinations according to an internal task force report.    Read More >>

Environment Canada would appear to be on a parallel track with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the regulation of nanomaterials.    Read More >>

Many in the U.S. have complained about priorities for nanotechnology safety research but the launch of a new consultation reflects similar concerns in Europe.    Read More >>

What happens to nanomaterials when their useful life is finished? With so many nanomaterials in the marketplace, it’s no wonder that some are asking questions about the ultimate fate of nanoscale materials.    Read More >>

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials have been talking about the Nanoscale Material Stewardship Program (NMSP) for almost two years and the announcement finally came. Now the real work begins.    Read More >>

On June 1, 2007 the new Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) went into effect but the impact it has on the regulation of nanoscale materials remains unclear.    Read More >>

The toxicity of nanoscale materials may not yet be well understood but the potential risks are getting a lot of attention.    Read More >>

In a previous cytotoxicity study of fullerenes, adverse effects were found in several different types of human cells but, in a new in vivo rat study, fullerenes seemed to show little effect on pulmonary toxicity.    Read More >>

Quantum dots have gained favor as an improved method of imaging cells in biomedical applications. There’s only one problem – they can be toxic.    Read More >>

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on whether current EU risk assessment methodologies are appropriate for evaluating the risks associated with nanomaterials in cosmetic products.    Read More >>

Many have been critical of the lack of government regulatory action on nanomaterials in the United States but a recent Swiss report provides a rationale for the perceived government inaction.    Read More >>

With a long-running controversy about the amount of money spent by the federal government on nanotechnology safety research, the Environmental Protection Agency is making sure the public learns about every newly-funded research project.    Read More >>

Quantum dots have been showcased as an example of nanotechnology benefiting biomedical imaging applications but they remain in the body much longer than expected.    Read More >>

The applications and implications of nanotechnology for health, safety and the environment were the focus of a recent meeting of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).    Read More >>

Nanoscale silver has shown great promise as an antimicrobial and government officials have joined the rising chorus of voices recommending additional study of the potential risks of the material.    Read More >>

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finally setting the wheels in motion for the Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program.    Read More >>

In an effort which has received very little publicity, the international effort to inform and guide regulatory policy for nanoscale materials is quietly moving forward.    Read More >>

Another source of information has become available which summarizes data available on the potential health effects of nanomaterials.    Read More >>

Now there is a framework with six simple steps for any organization to evaluate and manage the potential risks posed by nanoscale materials.    Read More >>

Nano makes everything better, right? Not according to recent report on testing of sunscreens by Consumer Reports.    Read More >>

NanoComp Technologies is on the cusp of a textile revolution with the development of carbon nanotube yarn and non-woven sheets but it pays attention to the potential risks of working with nanoscale materials.    Read More >>

Stakeholders had an opportunity to discuss the basic elements of an approach for the Canadian government to take on the regulation of nanotechnology and by the time they were done, a dozen key elements were defined.    Read More >>

With no single set of regulations governing nanotechnology products, a new study of European regulations concludes that more information is needed and the current regulatory framework should be revised.    Read More >>

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have created a new online search engine that provides medical professionals, researchers and the general public with a more efficient and targeted way to search PubMed for medical news related to nanotechnology.    Read More >>

With an estimated attendance of over 4,000 people, the NSTI Nanotech 2007 Conference recently held in Santa Clara, California provided an excellent forum for those interested in the business of nanotechnology. For those interested in learning more about the safe production, use and disposal of nanoscale materials, the event offered very little assistance.    Read More >>

Companies producing and using nanoscale materials have a second option for regulatory advocacy. The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturer’s Association (SOCMA) has announced the formation of a new coalition for start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises.    Read More >>

In defining an approach to workplace safety for the coming years, nanotechnology gets special attention.    Read More >>

The Environmental Protection Agency should change its regulations and not wait for the upcoming voluntary program to collect information on the safety of nanoscale materials according to a new study released last week.    Read More >>

The growing depth of knowledge on nanoscale materials has increased with the addition of another database of information for technical professionals and the general public.    Read More >>

In a review of data on potential harmful effects on the environment and human health, researchers have determined that not all carbon nanotubes are created equal.    Read More >>

Readers of the last issue of the NanoReg Report learned about upcoming plans for the Environmental Protection Agency’s voluntary program for nanoscale materials. Now the agency has formalized those plans in a Prerule notice in the Federal Register.    Read More >>

No companies producing nanoscale materials? Not a problem for the City of Berkeley. City officials have released instructions for facilities to report on the production and use of nanoscale materials.    Read More >>

The United Kingdom’s voluntary program for nanoscale materials has elicited a very small response which does not bode well for the forthcoming Environmental Protection Agency program.    Read More >>

Enjoyed for its beauty in jewelry, silver has also found its way into a wide variety of consumer products, but scientists are quick to point out the potential harmful effects of nanoscale silver on biological organisms.    Read More >>

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program is getting closer to reality.    Read More >>

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) continues to play a pivotal role for the federal government in its efforts to ensure the safe production and use of engineered nanoparticles in industrial settings.    Read More >>

Government chemical management policies in Europe, Canada and the United States leave much to be desired according to a recent report. When it comes to nanotechnology, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is the subject of particularly harsh criticism.    Read More >>

Carbon nanotube production and use continues to growth but there is a growing body of evidence that there may be some negative effects caused by these materials.    Read More >>

Biomedical applications of magnetic nanoparticles have shown promise but there may be some drawbacks to overcome.    Read More >>

The National Toxicology Program (NTP) routinely solicits and accepts nominations for toxicological testing of substances which may pose risks to human health. Along with several other substances, NTP is requesting comments on the need to study nanoscale gold and silver.    Read More >>

The lack of safety information for nanotechnology products forces us to question how we go about assessing the risks associated with new products. Risk assessment methodologies have been developed for chemical substances but do they apply to nanotechnology?    Read More >>

A large group of activist organizations and labor groups have decided to ignore efforts by Environmental Defense and DuPont to develop a risk framework around nanotechnology due to what is described as “fundamental flaws” in the process.    Read More >>

The dialogue concerning human health and environmental impacts throughout the full life cycle of nanoscale materials is heating up. New research shows a direct correlation between nanoparticles that could be released into the environment and inhibited plant growth.    Read More >>

A recent study to determine the effect of carbon nanotubes on the development of zebrafish showed delayed hatching but researchers say the carbon nanotubes may not be to blame.    Read More >>

The United Kingdom’s top-level science policy watchdog is not happy with what it sees from its government. It claims that commitments for nanotechnology research have gone largely unfulfilled.    Read More >>

Despite a steady stream of negative publicity associated with chemicals, they are rarely identified as a global risk. Risk managers in Europe seem to be taking the contrarian view when it comes to nanotechnology.    Read More >>

It is always important to assess the environmental and human health impacts throughout the full life cycle of any new product. Will the product be safely made, used and disposed? For nanomaterials the assessment may be essential to maintaining the positive momentum of this enabling technology.    Read More >>

One of the key voices engaged in nanotechnology public policy debate has received more funding to continue its work.    Read More >>

From the creators of the first online database of scientific findings related to the benefits and risks of nanomaterials we now have an online journal dedicated to risk research.    Read More >>

Another facility review has been completed by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in an effort to gain a more complete understanding of the occupational risks associated with nanoscale materials.    Read More >>

One of the largest multinational research programs is approaching its midpoint and advancements have already been made on several fronts.    Read More >>

The results are in and Australia’s nanomaterial uses would seem to reflect the global growth of nanotechnology.    Read More >>

With an emphasis on creating an effective federal oversight system for nanoscale materials, a new report suggests that we might not be asking the right questions.    Read More >>

The body of evidence on the toxicity of fullerenes is beginning to grow and the news is not all bad.    Read More >>

We’re from the government and we’re here to help you. The phrase is often used to mock government officials but government agencies with an interest in nanotechnology are making the statement meaningful.    Read More >>

Working together will benefit everyone. Most people believe this to be true and some organizations are taking it to heart. Concerned over how the safety of nanoscale materials is being addressed, a leading non-governmental organization and one of the world’s largest chemical producers have joined forces to develop a risk framework for nanotechnology.    Read More >>

With several countries trying to gain a competitive advantage, the call for additional nanotechnology research is not limited to the United States. The European Union has member countries that believe they are in a leadership position in nanotechnology and they intend to keep their edge.    Read More >>

The regulation of personal care products is generally considered to be a very weak area by consumers. While benefiting from scientific advancements that have led to improved formulations enhanced by nanotechnology, consumers have also begun to express concerns about the health effects of these products. Investors are taking notice and have joined the call for caution.    Read More >>

More than a year after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its external review draft of the Nanotechnology White Paper, a final version has been released which incorporates industry and public input.    Read More >>

Someone has been listening. In recent years, critics of National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) have pressed for greater funding of nanotechnology safety research. Mike Rocco, Senior Advisor of the National Science Foundation (NSF), told the NanoReg Report that FY 2008 funding for the NNI Societal Dimensions Program Component Area has increased by almost 7%.    Read More >>

A new web site created by Degussa Gmbh outlines a high profile approach to the chemical company’s involvement in the nanotechnology safety debate.    Read More >>

Over 400 nanotechnology industry executives are nearly unanimous in the belief that government should be responsible for addressing the potential health affects and environmental risks associated with nanotechnology. At least 64% of the same executives acknowledged the potential health affects and environmental risks associated with nanotechnology are largely unknown.    Read More >>

Anyone looking for proof that the benefits, and risks, of nanotechnology have reached global proportions need to look no further than the recent report from the United Nations (UN) on nanotechnology.    Read More >>

As part of a broad agreement to cooperate on environmental issues, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the European Commission (EC) will collaborate on environmental, human health and safety initiates to address the potential risks of nanotechnology.    Read More >>

The mantra of nanotechnology health professionals has been that size matters and the smaller a nanoscale material is the more toxic it can be. A recent study shows that statement may not necessarily be true.    Read More >>

Nanoscale metals and metal oxides have taken center stage in a series of research projects to provide some answers to the question of nanotechnology safety.    Read More >>

Carbon nanotubes are turning up in new applications at a fairly rapid rate but the impact of this material on the environment is not yet fully known. Research is now underway at the Johns Hopkins University to develop a better understanding of these nanoscale materials.    Read More >>

From the left coast to the right coast, the nanotechnology regulation pendulum has now swung from Berkeley, California to Cambridge, Massachusetts.    Read More >>

With all of the concern about the safety of nanotechnology, it is widely acknowledged that workers engaged in creating, handling and using nanoscale materials may be immediately affected by the hazards posed by these materials.    Read More >>

Berlin, Germany has been selected as the site of the next meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (WPMN).    Read More >>

China has rapidly emerged as a presence in the field of nanotechnology. It’s National Basic Research Program has been effective as a key component in the drive to make the country a major player on the world’s nanotechnology stage. And now, safety has been identified as an important aspect of continued development of China’s nanotechnology research.    Read More >>

Ecotoxity, toxicity to humans and cleaner Nanotube production methods are the key elements of research on carbon nanotubes sponsored by France’s National Agency for Research (ANR).    Read More >>

The toxicity of nanosized material compared to its bulk counterpart has always been subject of debate in the scientific community. New information is beginning to unfold which may highlight some of the differences.    Read More >>

Researchers from Rice University and North Carolina State University have found that when skin is flexed, nanoparticles can penetrate deeper and in greater quantities.    Read More >>

What does pandemic flu preparedness have in common with the risks of nanotechnology? Both have been cited as public health concerns that need to be immediately addressed.    Read More >>

That is the question asked by the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO). After years of questions about funding for environmental, health and safety concerns of engineered nanoscale materials, the NNCO decided to ask for public input on the question.    Read More >>

Sorry guys. The research is in and nanoscale diamonds have been declared safe.    Read More >>

London was the site of an important meeting of government officials from countries in Europe, North America, Asia and the Pacific region on nanotechnology safe