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ECHA & NovaMechanics Survey on the (bio)degradation of nanomaterials and organic coatings on behalf of EUON

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NovaMechanics (www.novamechanics.com) is conducting a survey on the (bio)degradation of nanomaterials and organic coatings on behalf of the EU Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). The […]

11 mars, 2022

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Two opportunities for companies to contribute to EUON’s work

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The EU Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) has launched two calls for tenders to conduct studies on nanomaterials. The first call is on valid in silico modelling tools and read-across approaches, including creating […]

11 mars, 2022

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European Green Deal: Commission consults on reducing the release of microplastics into the environment

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The European Commission launched a public consultation on how best to reduce the amount of unintentionally released microplastics into the environment. This public consultation will support the European Commission’s initiative on Microplastics pollution […]

28 februari, 2022

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NanoHarmony: Improving the OECD Test Guidelines Process Webinars

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During the first half of 2022, the NanoHarmony Project is running a webinar series covering the journey of a test guideline (TG) through the OECD process to be able to […]

28 februari, 2022

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Report from SweNanoSafe on nanomaterials in the construction industry

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Are nanomaterials used in construction projects today? The construction industry employs many people, the industry is material-intensive and includes a wide range of products as well as large flows of […]

21 december, 2021

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SweNanoSafe report on Nanomaterials in the environment – an overview of the current state of knowledge and the knowledge gaps today

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The SweNanoSafe Report on nanomaterials in the environment is now republished in an English version! Download the SweNanoSafe Report 2021:3 – Nanomaterials in the environment – an overview of the current state […]

15 december, 2021

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Despite limited information on nanomaterials in waste, existing data is valuable for waste operators

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A new report shows that limited data is available on the amount of waste streams containing nanomaterials in the EU. However, despite this, existing public data on waste is highly valuable […]

22 november, 2021

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Nano or Not Nano? A Structured Approach for Identifying Nanomaterials According to the European Commission’s Definition

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Identifying nanomaterials (NMs) according to European Union legislation is challenging, as there is an enormous variety of materials, with different physico-chemical properties. The NanoDefiner Framework and its Decision Support Flow […]

22 november, 2021

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OECD publications on tools and models for exposure of manufactured nanomaterials

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The OECD Series on Testing and Assessment includes publications related to chemicals, including nanomaterials, some of which are used as a basis for the development of OECD Test Guidelines. Recently on October 19, 2021, the document Evaluation of […]

27 oktober, 2021

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REACH: Guidance on Information Requirements for Nanoforms Updated

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has revised its guidance on the information requirements and chemical safety assessment (IR&CSA) for nanoforms under the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) […]

27 oktober, 2021

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