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Scientists warn against nanomaterials in cosmetics

March 9, 2008

Posted by Jennifer Sass in Health and the Environment

Tags:
consumers, cosmetics, nanotechnologies, sunscreen

A scientific committee of the European Union just issued a report concluding that current approaches to assess the potential risks of nanomaterials in cosmetics, including sunscreens, are inadequate. After a thorough review of current risk assessment approaches, the committee concluded...continued

U.K. Organic Standard Bans Nano

January 14, 2008

Posted by Jennifer Sass in Health and the Environment

Tags:
agriculture, beauty, chemicals, cosmetics, FDA, food, health, nanotechnologies, organic, simplesteps

Today, the U.K.'s largest organic certifier banned manufactured nanoparticles as ingredients under its organic standard. The Soil Association certification mark will apply to health and beauty products, food, and textiles. In their press release, the Soil Association points out the...continued

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Jennifer Sass
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Washington, D.C.
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