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New guidance on nanotechnologies in food and feed
EFSA has published its guidance on how to assess the safety of nanoscience and nanotechnology applications. The guidance gives practical...
Cross-cutting science Nanotechnology
4 July 2018
Public consultation: guidance on nanomaterials
EFSA has opened a public consultation on its draft guidance for the risk assessment of nanoscience and nanotechnology applications in the food and feed chain. The guidance covers the...
Cross-cutting science Nanotechnology
12 January 2018
Microplastics and nanoplastics in food – an emerging issue
There is global interest in the impact of plastic waste in seas and waterways on natural habitats and wildlife. EFSA has taken a first step towards a future assessment of the...
Nanotechnology Chemical contaminants
23 June 2016
EFSA publishes first practical guidance for assessing nano applications in food & feed
The European Food Safety Authority has today published a guidance document for the risk assessment of engineered nanomaterial (ENM) applications in food and feed. The guidance is the...
Cross-cutting science Nanotechnology
10 May 2011
EFSA publishes opinion on the potential risks arising from nanotechnologies on food and feed safety
EFSA is today publishing its scientific opinion on nanoscience and nanotechnologies in relation to food and feed safety. EFSA’s Scientific Committee (SC) has concluded that...
Cross-cutting science Nanotechnology
5 March 2009

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