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  After a successful closing of the DaNa2.0 project in December 2019 DaNa4.0 will start on 01.03.2020: Data on new, innovative and safe application related materials   DaNa4.0 – Data on new, innovative and safe application related materials is a science communication project dealing with the safety of novel materials. The project deals with questions […]

  The Cluster Nanotechnology and the network NanoCarbon (www.nanocarbon.net) – managed by the cluster – invite the interested nanocarbon community to the 6th NanoCarbon Annual Conference to be held in Würzburg, Germany from March 3 – 4, 2020.   In the open network NanoCarbon, national and international players in the field of carbon nanomaterials (material […]

Food may contain additives based on nanomaterials. These food additives alter various properties such as appearance, taste or shelf life. They are also used to encapsulate trace substances, which increases the stability of the coated compounds.   Which nanomaterials are currently found in food? What is the legal framework for the use of nanomaterials? Are […]

Two guidance documents have been updated with advice for companies preparing registration dossiers that cover nanoforms. The documents help registrants in fulfilling new legal requirements for nanomaterials that apply from 1 January 2020.   A new Appendix for nanoforms to the Guidance on Registration and Substance Identification has been developed. It aligns ECHA’s guidance with […]

The European Commission published a white paper about “Anticipation of regulatory needs for nanotechnology-enabled health products”   Development of nanotechnology-based applications in health sector offer innovative therapeutic and diagnostic opportunities to address medical needs. At the moment, no specific regulatory framework exists for nano-enabled health products.   The white paper, published by the European Commission, […]