September 23, 2015

Lynn L. Bergeson, “NSF Will Provide $81 Million to Support New NNCI,” Nanotechnology Now, September 23, 2015.

The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) announced on September 17, 2015, that the National Science Foundation (NSF) will provide a total of $81 million over five years to support 16 sites and a coordinating office as part of a new National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI).
September 23, 2015

Lynn L. Bergeson, “Hazardous Waste Rules Get a Rethink,” Chemical Processing, September 23, 2015.

On August 31, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed an important rule under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) that would ease the standards for healthcare facilities that dispose of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals. The proposal is of interest to all participants in the pharmaceutical value chain, from manufacturers to health care providers to end users. This column explains why.
September 15, 2015

Lynn L. Bergeson, “EC Scientific Committee Will Consider Safety of Nano Titanium Dioxide in Sunscreens and Personal Care Spray Products,” Nanotechnology Now, September 15, 2015.

On September 14, 2015, the European Commission (EC) Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) posted a request from the EC for a scientific opinion on titanium dioxide (nano) as a UV-filter in sunscreens and personal care spray products.
August 20, 2015

Lynn L. Bergeson, “EPA Continues Chemical Screening Tests,” Chemical Processing, August 20, 2015.

The release of the first Tier 1 assessments in the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP) by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on June 30, 2015, is a significant benchmark in the program since the original List 1 test orders were issued in October 2009. This column explains why.
August 5, 2015

Lynn L. Bergeson, “FDA Issues Final Guidance on Use of Nanomaterials in Food for Animals,” Nanotechnology Now, August 5, 2015.

On August 4, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the availability of a final guidance document entitled "Guidance for Industry: Use of Nanomaterials in Food for Animals." The Guidance is intended to assist industry and other stakeholders in identifying potential issues related to safety or regulatory status of food for animals containing nanomaterials or otherwise involving the application of nanotechnology.