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May 10, 2012- Study Shows Sunscreen Ingredient Zinc Oxide Can Lead to Skin Cancer -Industry News
Researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology suggest that when exposed to sunlight, zinc oxide, a common ingredient in sunscreens,...
Mar 20, 2012- Nanosilver Causes More Damage to Testicular Cells than Titanium Dioxide, Reports NIPH -Industry News
Silver nanoparticles cause more damage to testicular cells than titanium dioxide nanoparticles, according to a recent study by the Norwegian Institute...
Mar 7, 2012- Bfr Conference Highlighted Health Risks of Nanosilver to Ensure Safety of Cosumer Products -Industry News
In February 2012, experts from Europe and the USA exchanged knowledge at the "Conference on Nanosilver" organised by the Federal Institute for Risk...
Feb 20, 2012- ICONN 2012 Highlights Australians' Concern on Health Impacts of Nanoparticles in Sunscreens -Industry News
More than three in five Australians are concerned enough about the health implications of nanoparticles in sunscreens to want to know more about their...
Feb 13, 2012- JRC Publishes Report on Nanomaterials Characterization Methods as Directed by ICCR -Industry News
As co-chair of a Working Group on Nanomaterials, mandated by the International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulators' (ICCR), the European Commission...
Feb 1, 2012- BIONOVA Launches Skin Care Products having Superior Anti-inflammatory Properties -Product News
BIONOVA introduces Q'urSkin, the jewel of Q'urFamily collection. This universal product is a liquid bandage that effectively fights the skin...
Jan 10, 2012- Intertek Cantox Announces a Method to Examine the Toxicity of Nanomaterials -Industry News
Intertek Cantox, one of the leading providers of scientific and regulatory consulting services to the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries,...
Dec 27, 2011- Groups Sue FDA over Lack of Response on Safety of Nanomaterials in Consumer Products -Industry News
Concerned by the growing body of scientific reports cautioning against the unregulated use of nanotechnology in consumer products, a coalition of...
Dec 22, 2011- Researchers at University Of Dayton to Study Toxicity of Manufactured Nanoparticles on Stem Cells -Industry News
A University of Dayton biologist and materials engineer are taking a two-pronged approach to understanding the harmful effects of microscopic...
Dec 20, 2011- Fiabila Extends Supply Agreement with NaturalNano for HNTs Used in Nail Polish Products -Industry News
NaturalNano, Inc. announced that Fiabila S.A., one of the world leaders in the manufacture of private label nail polish products, has extended its...
Dec 14, 2011- Kertak Uses FibeRio's Cyclone FE 1.1 System to Produce Nanofiber for High End Cosmetics -Industry News
FibeRio Technology Corporation announced a shipment of its new continuous nanofiber production system, the Cyclone FE 1.1, to Kertak Nanotechnology, a...
Dec 6, 2011- Global Nanomaterial Industry to Reach US $6 Billion by 2016, Predicts Lucintel -Industry News
Lucintel, one of the leading global management consulting and market research firms, has analyzed the global nanomaterials market and presents its...
Sep 28, 2011- Latest Study at University of Plymouth Finds Nanoparticles Effect on Nervous System in Fish -Industry News
Scientists at the University of Plymouth have shown that nanoparticles have a detrimental effect on the brain and other parts of the central nervous...
Sep 21, 2011- Latest Study by BAuA Emphasizes on Proper Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials -Industry News
Data obtained in the "test tube", are not suitable to make definite conclusions about the carcinogenic effect of nano-materials, fine dusts and fibers...
Sep 21, 2011- Researchers Develop Method to Produce CNT-based Composites for Cosmetic Applications -Industry News
Toyohashi Tech researchers develop a low cost and time saving method for producing electrically conducting composites based on electrostatic...
Aug 18, 2011- Iranian Scientists Examine Dermal & Systematic Side-effects of Nanosilver in Products -Industry News
Following the researchers' reports on the toxicity of silver nanoparticles, the Iranian scientists at Medical Science University of Tehran came to the...
Jul 14, 2011- JRC Scientists Present Method for Separation & Characterization of Gold Nanoparticle Mixtures -Industry News
JRC scientists develop a procedure for the efficient separation, size determination, chemical characterization and quantification of the relative...
Jul 12, 2011- Intertek's Expert Focused on Nanoparticles & Regulatory Status in Cosmetics at ChemReg 2011 -Industry News
Intertek's Analytical Services General Manager, Christian Gimenez, delivered the presentation: "Nano particles and regulatory status: nanotechnology...
Jun 27, 2011- FDA Labeling Rule Fails to Address Use of Nano Ingredients in Sunscreens -Industry News
According to public interest groups, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's newly released sunscreen rules fail to meaningfully consider the risks...
Jun 10, 2011- FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Regulated Cosmetics Products Containing Nanomaterials -Industry News
FDA has released draft guidance to provide regulated industries with greater certainty about the use of nanotechnology, which generally involves...

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