15 Jan 2021
The SCCS has published a final paper on their “Scientific advice on the safety of nanomaterials in cosmetics” as a response to a mandate from the Commission who had previously expressed concerns regarding the intrinsic properties of nanomaterials, as a category, in light of their nano-scale dimension, bio-persistence and insolubility.
11 Jan 2021
On 18th December 2020 the JRC launched a survey to stakeholders on their requirements regarding test materials for micro(nano) plastic research. The bottom line of this initiative is to better understand which materials may be included in a future repository, as well as to understand the interest of stakeholders in sourcing from such a repository...
4 Jan 2021
NIA is pleased to announce that a new Member is joining our association. We are happy to welcome Fraunhofer Nanotechnology FNT.
17 Dec 2020
The H2020 project NanoHarmony (in which NIA is a consortium Member) held a webinar on Test Guidelines and Guidance Document Development on December 16th.
14 Dec 2020
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1 Dec 2020
NIA's Sean Kelly is a co-author on the recently published "Safe(r) by design implementation in the nanotechnology industry", which provides some of the results from the NanoReg2 project. Great read for those interested in applying SbD in industry. Read the full article here.
1 Dec 2020
EC Committee Preliminary Opinions on Copper (Nano) and Colloidal Copper (Nano) Available for Comment
In the preliminary opinion for copper (nano) and colloidal copper (nano), SCCS states that it is unable to carry out a safety assessment of the nanomaterials copper and colloidal copper when used in leave-on and rinse-off dermal and oral cosmetic products, including skin, nail and cuticle, hair and scalp, and oral hygiene products, at a maximum...
1 Dec 2020
On November 9, 2020, the European Commission (EC) Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) published two draft opinions for public comment. In the preliminary opinion on hydroxyapatite (nano), SCCS considered whether the nanomaterial hydroxyapatite is safe when used in leave-on and rinse-off dermal and oral cosmetic products according to...
1 Dec 2020
On November 2, 2020, the European Commission (EC) requested a scientific opinion from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) on the ultraviolet (UV) filter HAA299 (nano) (chemical name “2-(4-(2-(4-Diethylamino-2 hydroxy-benzoyl)-benzoyl)-piperazine-1-carbonyl)-phenyl)-(4-diethylamino-2-hydroxyphenyl)-methanone”). According to the EC’s...
1 Dec 2020
A study, commissioned by the EU Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON), measured and analysed how citizens perceive nanomaterials and their potential risks to our health and the environment. The results confirm that concerns often correlate with a lack of awareness of nanomaterials. People who know more about nanomaterials tend to be less concerned...
1 Dec 2020
NIA Member Endomag raised $20m Series D scale-up capital to expand access to new advanced breast surgery techniques enabled by Endomag’s products. Read all about in Business Weekly HERE.
1 Dec 2020
The European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals (ECETOC) just launched its brand new NanoApp. We were very lucky to have them present and demonstrate it at our latest annual symposium.
The web-based tool has been designed to help industry register nanomaterials (chemical substances or materials that are manufactured and used...
25 Nov 2020
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) opens its scientific laboratories and facilities to people working in academia and research organisations, industry, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and more in general to the public and private sector.
19 Nov 2020
Vireo Advisors is hosting a virtual workshop on Sunday December 13th as part of the Society for Risk Analysis’ Annual Meeting to discuss key issues facing the responsible innovation of advanced materials and technologies.
8 Nov 2020
ECHA has published a manual to support the preparation of dossiers contaning nanoforms. The comprehensive guide includes the specific requirements for single or sets of nanoforms, composition and analytical requirememnts (Annex VI), endpoint sections (Annex VII-X), and opt out scenarios.
8 Nov 2020
The NIA broadly welcomes the EU’s recently published Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment. It is a positive step forward towards delivering the Green Deal and the strategy highlights the importance of the chemicals sector overall and the fact that Europe already has within REACH one of the most comprehensive...
8 Nov 2020
As part of a service expansion to Members, NIA launched its service focussed on standards topics relevant to nanomaterials, with first quarterly report published in September, followed by a dedicated webinar in October.
Delivered by Denic Koltsov, of Brec Solutions, the report covered ISO TC229, ISO TC24/SC4, CEN TC352 and ongoing trends.
