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Identification and Characterisation of Nanomaterials

— filed under: nanomaterials, nanotech

DSC_5613.jpg Nanotoxicology: Field emission scanning electron microscope coupled with a focused Ion beam for Nanomaterial characterisation and cell imaging The activities of the Institute for Health and Consumer Protection (IHCP) in this area are concerned with detection and characterisation of nanomaterials. In addition, the Institute provides the international community with nanomaterials for testing and maintains corresponding databases regarding information relevant for safety, hazard, exposure and a product inventory type of information.

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News: Highlights: Radiolabelled silver nanoparticles synthesized at the JRC Cyclotron - Feb 06, 2013; Live Webstreaming 30.01 9h30-16h30 CET: Workshop on the Second Regulatory Review on Nanomaterials - Jan 30, 2013; OECD brochure: Overview - Six years of OECD work on the safety of manufactured nanomaterials - Sep 18, 2012; JRC report reviews measurement methods for nanoparticle sizing - Sep 17, 2012; Deadline for applications postponed: 'Enlargement' Workshop on the applications of nanobiotechnologies - Now 10/11/12 - Sep 12, 2012; Agenda now available: Final Meeting of ENPRA project (Risk Assessment of Engineered NanoParticles) - Sep 13, 2012; JRC scientists make recommendations to build on EU nano definition - Sep 12, 2012; Nanosafety: How to allay fears over nanomaterials - Aug 22, 2012; Book of Abstracts now available - 8th NanoBio-Europe International Congress & Exhibition - Jun 15, 2012; Regulation and Risk Assessment of Nanoparticles: JRC publishes summary report of 2011 workshop - Jan 31, 2012; see all

Deliverables: Reports: Joint JRC-EASAC Report "Impact of engineered nanomaterials on health: considerations for benefit-risk assessment" - Oct 18, 2011; JRC Reference Report: 'Considerations on a definition of nanomaterial for regulatory purposes' - Jul 23, 2010; see all

Related Topics: Nanomaterials Repository

Related Areas: Nanotechnology

Watch our video "Small materials, big impact": The video, issued in October 2011, illustrates JRC activities in support to safety assessment of nanomaterials in consumer products.

Watch it on You Tube, JRC channel

Related terms: hazard

nanomaterials

health

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Last update: Sep 19, 2011

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