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CEFIC assessing impact of EU chemicals strategy on members – biggest project ever conducted by the branch organization
Posted 29.06.2021
In October 2020, the European Commission published a new Chemical Strategy for Sustainability. The strategy introduces a range of new principles for future regulation of chemicals in the EU such as principle for Safe and Sustainable by Design, "One substance - one assessment" and ban of hazardous chemicals for non-essential uses. The strategy only mentions nanomaterials with regard...
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Nanoplastics found within disposable face masks
Posted 02.06.2021
Scientists at Swansea University have uncovered potentially dangerous chemical pollutants including copper, that are released from within the silicon-based and plastic fibres of common disposable face masks...
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More safety data needed on copper nanomaterials in cosmetics!
Posted 27.05.2021
According to the European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) there is a need for more safety testing on copper nanomaterials used in cosmetic products. Concerns have been raised because of the potential for nanoparticles to be absorbed dermally or...