Research group publishes database of products containing nanomaterials

Silver nanoparticles are used in many common household products including foods.

Shane O'Halloran

November 12, 2013

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Silver nanoparticles are used in many common household products including foods.

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OECD makes nanomaterial safety assessment recommendations

The group recommends existing chemical safety frameworks be used, but says they may need to be adapted.

Shane O'Halloran

October 29, 2013

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Nanomaterials offer intriguing applications for food and beverage, but human and environmental risk has not been established.

Nanomaterials: Promising technology, potential controversy

Study finds toxic nanoparticles may be entering human food supply

Researchers tested the reaction of pears to silver nanoparticles

Shane O'Halloran

August 26, 2013

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Researchers tested the reaction of pears to silver nanoparticles

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Do nanomaterial fertilizers threaten soil health?

New research says nanoparticles could damage the delicate balance of microbes and microfauna that maintains healthy soil.

May 28, 2013

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As governments debate whether or not to adopt nanomaterial-specific regulation, nano products go to market without pre- or post-market safety assessments.

Expert disputes nanoparticle danger

He says nanoparticles in packaging will not migrate to products.

Shane O'Halloran

April 2, 2013

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He says nanoparticles in packaging will not migrate to products.

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