20 Nov 2024
On the 8th of November NIA Director of Regulatory Affairs attended the 20th meeting of the Nanomaterials Expert Group (NMEG) remotely, where technical issues relating to the implementation of REACH, CLP, and the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) for nanomaterials are discussed. As a permanent stakeholder representative, NIA took the opportunity...
20 Nov 2024
The study “Collection and review of information on nanomaterial-based and nano-enabled plant protection products, biocidal products and fertilising products” was commissioned by the European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) and performed by Innovamol Srl. This report focuses on the increased use of Nanotechnology in agricultural...
22 Oct 2024
The Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) is looking to submit an application for funding a long-term study investigating the impacts of exposure to engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) on worker health. To help receive the funding required to conduct this important research, IOM is looking for letters of support from UK based industry...
22 Oct 2024
EFSA has launched a consultation to gather feedback on the qualification system on NAMs published by the NAMS4NANO project. The publication can be accessed here.
22 Oct 2024
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched a survey through a subcontractor (NovaMechanics Ltd) on the state of the art of carbon-based nanomaterial detection and quantification in environmental and biological matrices. The survey is part of a study which objective is to provide EUON and its stakeholders with an overview of available...
22 Oct 2024
On 30th September the EU Commission published the 22nd Adaptation to Technical Progress (ATP) under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 amending Table 3 of Part 3 of Annex VI to CLP through the introduction of 27 new harmonised classifications, which include modifications of 16 entries and deletes 7 harmonised classifications. These amendments come...
23 Sep 2024
In celebration of National Nanotechnology Day and National Chemistry Week, the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO), along with the UC San Diego Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (UCSD MRSEC) and the American Chemical Society (ACS), are hosting the NanoInFocus image contest. This contest provides a unique opportunity...
23 Sep 2024
We are proud to announce that Cabot Corporation, a valued member of the Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA), has been selected for an award negotiation of up to $50 million by the U.S. Department of Energy. This funding will support the construction of the first-ever U.S. commercial-scale facility for battery-grade carbon nanotubes (CNTs)...
19 Sep 2024
IRISS Project Publishes Roadmap for Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) Implementation in Industry
The Horizon Europe-funded IRISS Project has reached an important milestone with the publication of a new roadmap aimed at providing practical guidance for the application of the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework in industry. This roadmap is a key resource for companies looking to align with evolving regulatory expectations while...
19 Sep 2024
The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (I&W), in collaboration with the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), has recently released a compelling collection of 11 essays aimed at turning the concept of Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) into a practical reality. This publication is a...
17 Sep 2024
NIA member Burdinola has opened a new subsidiary in Switzerland, further solidifying its position in the European laboratory market. With over 40 years of experience and 8,000 projects completed worldwide, Burdinola specializes in safe, efficient laboratory design.
Switzerland, a key market in the pharmaceutical sector, offers growth potential,...
9 Sep 2024
Advanced Material Development (AMD), an NIA member, has made a major breakthrough in carbon nanomaterial-based inks, achieving conductivity levels of 3,000,000 Sm-¹. This advancement brings AMD’s inks closer to matching traditional metal-based solutions and represents a six-fold increase from their previous market-leading conductivity.
9 Sep 2024
In a groundbreaking effort to advance nanosafety and innovation, researchers from University College Dublin (UCD), as part of the EU-funded nanoPASS project, are shedding light on the critical role of the bionano interface. This tiny boundary, where biological and inorganic materials interact, holds the key to major advancements in fields ranging...
9 Sep 2024
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced seven new awards to bioindustrial firms as part of the Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP). This brings the total to 13 awards since the program’s inception, allocating $23 million to date. The DBIMP initiative, aligned with Executive Order 14081, "Advancing Biotechnology and...
4 Sep 2024
Advanced Material Development Ltd (AMD), a proud member of the Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA), has entered into a new 10-year commercial partnership with the University of Sussex. This exciting collaboration will drive the development and commercialization of nanomaterial inks and coatings for a variety of consumer and industrial...
