21st Meeting of the Working Party on Manufactured Nanomaterials (WPMN 21) (22-24 June, OECD, Paris, France)

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the OECD/WPMN 21 is being organized virtually from 22-24 June from Paris, France. Over 150 attendees from 30 member and observing nations is attending this meeting. Representing NANOTEC is Dr. Pavadee Aungkavattana, Deputy Executive Director, Dr. Sasitorn Aueviriyavit, Senior Researcher, Nano Environmental and Health Safety Research Team, Dr. Waluree […]

NANOTEC NSTDA organizes online seminars on Industrial Network Development Project in Nano-Safety on the topic of “Smart Packaging” at ProPak Asia

(17 June 2021) NANOTEC NSTDA organized a webinar on industrial network development project in Nano-safety on the topic “Smart Packaging” as part of the 28th International Processing and Packaging Exhibition for Asia or 28th ProPak Asia which is the exhibition on Industrial technologies regarding production, processing and packaging in the Asia region. The “Smart Packaging” […]

OECD Publication of New Guidance Document on Nanomaterials

The following New Guidance Documents are now publicly available in the OECD Public website (http://www.oecd.org/chemicalsafety/testing/series-testing-assessment-publications-number.htm) No. 318 GD for the Testing of Dissolution and Dispersion Stability of Nanomaterials, and the Use of the Data for Further Environmental Testing and Assessment (Excel) No. 317 GD on Aquatic and Sediment Toxicological Testing of Nanomaterials 

(ProPak Webinar) Directions for the use of plastic in packaging

ProPak Asia, the major processing and packaging event for the continent, has been postponed in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, ProPak have engaged the working collaboration of Informamarkets to organize webinar session to coincide with the ProPak schedule. On 16 June, NANOTEC was invited to participate in a panel discussion session under the […]

France to ban titanium dioxide whitener in food from 2020

France will ban the use of titanium dioxide as a food additive from 2020 after the country’s health and safety agency said there was not enough evidence to guarantee the safety of the substance. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-food-additive/france-to-ban-titanium-dioxide-whitener-in-food-from-2020-idUSKCN1RT23D

Global Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Market 2020: Industry Share, Size, Emerging Technologies, Future Trends, Competitive Analysis and Segments for Strong Growth in Future 2025

The global Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) market was valued at 16200 million US$ in 2019 and will reach 21300 million US$ by the end of 2025, growing at a CAGR of 3.5% during 2020-2025.  https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/global-titanium-dioxide-tio2-market-2020-industry-share-size-emerging-technologies-future-trends-competitive-analysis-and-segments-for-strong-growth-in-future-2025-2020-01-29

EU OPINION ON Colloidal Silver (nano)

 toxicity of nano silver, their relevance with respect … cleansing products, face mask, body care products…….https://ec.europa.eu/health/sites/health/files/scientific_committees/consumer_safety/docs/sccs_o_219.pdf

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