How are nanomaterials labeled in food when used ad food additives?

In the European Union, nanomaterials, which are purposely used as food additives, have to be labeled with the suffix “nano”. This does not apply to nanomaterials that are not specifically used in food, but which may arise as byproducts during the manufacturing process.

• For more information on this topic, please refer to the article in our cross cutting section “Nanomaterials in Food”