OECD evaluation of 32 nanomaterials exposure assessment tools

Posted 17.12.2021

The OECD has evaluated 32 tools that can assist in the exposure assessment of Nanomaterials  The 32 tools and models evaluated by OECD are specifically developed for assessing consumer and occupational exposure to manufactured nanomaterials. The evaluation consists of three parts: 

1)    compilation of tolls/models and analysis for further...

ECHA may have overestimated number of substances with nanoform on the EU market - low number of REACH nano registrations bother ECHA, blames industry

Posted 22.11.2021

ECHA has expressed frustration about the persistently low number of REACH registrations for substances in nanoform. 

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Initial finding in a study on the presence of titanium dioxide in face masks is presented

Posted 15.11.2021

Sciensano is currently conducting a study on the possible health effects of (nano)particles in face masks. The first results show a varying amounts of titanium dioxide in face masks and has yet to be investigated whether and to what extent the particles can be released and pose a...