France launches public debate on nanotechnology

29-Sep-2009 - France has launched a public debate on nanotechnology in an attempt to involve as many citizens as possible in deciding the future of this emerging technology.

Consumers back nanotech benefits, but remain wary

23-Jul-2009 - A new study has found European consumers think the benefits of nanotechnology outweigh the potential risks, but are concerned about current risk assessment procedures.

Do nanoparticles penetrate the skin?

07-May-2009 - According to Professor Tilman Butz who led the NANODERM project, the answer to is no, not in healthy human skin. The project looked at the dermal penetration of titanium dioxide nanoparticles and Butz concludes that as they don’t seem to cross the skin barrier they are safe to include in sunscreen products.

Nanoparticles may damage bacterial cell walls, say scientists

31-Mar-2009 - Nanoparticles found in sunscreens may damage the cell walls of bacteria which could leave them unviable, according to recent research.

MEPs vote on the recast of the EU Cosmetics Directive

24-Mar-2009 - MEPs are voting today on the recast of the EU Cosmetics Directive following a last-minute agreement between the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers on nanomaterials.

Canada expected to demand data from suppliers of nanomaterials

16-Feb-2009 - Canada is poised to become the first country to demand that companies report their use of engineered nanomaterials.

Nanotech dream will turn to ashes without regulation, says MEP

13-Feb-2009 - Nanotechnology’s promise will ‘crumble to ashes’ if regulation doesn’t ensure products are safe before reaching the market, according to a Swedish MEP.

Global toothpaste manufacturer taps into nanotechnology

28-Jan-2009 - Toothpaste manufacturer 3M ESPE has incorporated Indiana Nanotech’s calcium phosphate technology into its latest toothpaste launch.

Transparency the way forward for nanotechnology, body says

28-Jan-2009 - The cosmetic industry should avoid a ‘strategy of silence’ when it comes to nanotechnology, according to a recent report from the International Risk Governance Council (IRGC).

Weekly comment

Not all nanoparticles are created equal

13-Jan-2009 - It is clear that nanoparticles may behave differently from their macro counterparts; however, the tendency to lump them all together is misguided.

Mibelle harnesses chocolate's feel good factor for the skin

18-Nov-2008 - A nanoemulsions of the cocoa bean extract is the latest ingredient to join Mibelle’s skin care portfolio.