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Nanosafety Newsletter n°74 (May 15, 2013)

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News & Reports :
- Deadline extended for Reporting Nanomaterials in France
- The function of nanomaterials in food packaging: safe for the consumer ?
- Two IATP new reports on nanomaterials in soil
- To protect worker health NIOSH recommends new exposure levels for nanomaterials
Events & Announcements :
- Nanotechnology Industries Association New Website
- Nanogenotox Final conference
- ICANM 2013
Articles & Reviews :
- Editorial: Nano GO Consortium—A Team Science Approach to Assess Engineered Nanomaterials: Reliable Assays and Methods
- A comparison of six major platelet functional tests to assess the impact of carbon nanomaterials on platelet function:...
- Three-dimensional hydrogel constructs for exposing cells to nanoparticles
- Bioanalytical strategies for in-vitro and in-vivo evaluation of the toxicity induced by metallic nanoparticles
- Fate and transformation of silver nanoparticles in urban wastewater systems
- Fate of CuO and ZnO Nano- and Microparticles in the Plant Environment
- Integrating zebrafish toxicology and nanoscience for safer product development

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Nanosafety Newsletter n°73 (April 10, 2013)

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News & Reports :
- German BAUA review on Nanomaterial Characterisation released
- UK New HSE Guidance: "Using nanomaterials at work: Including carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and other...
- Swiss FOEN report on "Human and ecotoxicity of synthetic nanomaterials" recently published
- Two nanotechnology reports on safety issues by Safe Work Australia
- Industry Consortium for Environmental Measurement of Nanomaterials Publishes Practical Nano Measurement Guide
Events & Announcements :
- The 10th International Particle Toxicology Conference: details available on website and deadline of abstract submission extended
- EuroNanoForum 2013
- Nanomaterials Conference 2013
Articles & Reviews :
- Reference materials and representative test materials: the nanotechnology case
- The insurability of nanomaterial production risk
- Modeling Approaches for Characterizing and Evaluating Environmental Exposure to Engineered Nanomaterials in Support of
- Embracing a Weight-of-Evidence Approach for Establishing NOAELs for Nanoparticle Inhalation Toxicity Studies
- Advanced Analytical Techniques for the Measurement of Nanomaterials in Food and Agricultural Samples: A Review
- Interaction of carbon nanoparticles to serum albumin: elucidation of the extent of perturbation of serum albumin conformations
- Daily sperm production: Application in studies of prenatal exposure to nanoparticles in mice
- Real-Time Monitoring In Vitro Cellular Cytotoxicity of Silica Nanotubes Using Electric Cell-Substrate Impedance Sensing (ECIS)
- Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy for rapid screening and live-cell monitoring: application to nanotoxicology
- Immunotoxicological impact of engineered nanomaterial exposure: mechanisms of immune cell modulation

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Newsletter OMNT n°5 - Avril 2013

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Zoom sur... :
- Retour sur l'édition 2013 du séminaire annuel de l'OMNT
- Retour sur les séminaires OMNT
Les publications :
- La synthèse annuelle 2013 est disponible
- Le site internet des présentations du séminaire annuel de l'OMNT 2013 est ouvert
- Les revues de veille de mars 2013 sont en ligne sur biblio-OMNT
Autres évenements :
- ImagineNano, 23-26 avril 2013 (Bilbao, Espagne)
- ICOE2013 (18-20 juin 2013, Grenoble, France)

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Nanosafety Newsletter n°72 (March 07, 2013)

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News & Reports :
- EC will assess regulatory options for nanomaterials under REACH
- Updated Tour De Table published by OECD
- The IUCLID User Manual for nanomaterials has been updated
- EFBWW Fact Sheet: "Working Safely with nanomaterials in the furniture industry"
- EPA Proposes SNURs for 37 Chemical Substances, Including 14 Nanomaterials
Events & Announcements :
- ITS-Nano workshop to discuss an Intelligent Testing Strategy for nanomaterials
- The 10th International Particle Toxicology Conference
- The Goldschmidt Conference 2013
- Workshop presentations on the "Second Regulatory Review on Nanomaterials" (30 January 2013) available online
Articles & Reviews :
- Simple Analysis for Interaction between Nanoparticles and Fluorescence Vesicle as a Biomimetic Cell for Toxicological Studies
- Mechanisms of Genotoxicity. Review of Recent in vitro and in vivo Studies with Engineered Nanoparticles
- Nanotoxicity: A Growing Need for Study in the Endocrine System
- Mapping the Biological Oxidative Damage of Engineered Nanomaterials
- Toxicity of Silver Nanoparticles in Macrophages
- The contributions of metal impurities and tube structure to the toxicity of carbon nanotube materials
- Low Concentrations of Silver Nanoparticles in Biosolids Cause Adverse Ecosystem Responses under Realistic Field Scenario

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Les nouvelles revues de l'OMNT sont en ligne

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Technologies et procédés amont :
- Electronique Moléculaire
- NanoConstruction
- Nanotechnologies bio-inspirées
- NEMS
Technologies de l'information et de la communication :
- Spintronique & NanoMagnétisme
- Electronique Organique
- NanoElectronique
- Matériaux et composants pour l’Optique
Sciences du vivant :
- Micro & Nano Systèmes pour la Biologie
- Micro & Nano Médecine
- Nanomatériaux, nanoparticules : effets sur la santé et l’environnement
Energie :
- Batteries et supercondensateurs
- Photovoltaïque
- Thermoélectricité & récupération d’énergie

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Nanosafety Newsletter n°71 (07 Feb, 2013)

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News & Reports :
- The new OECD Guidance on Sample Preparation and Dosimetry for Nanomaterials
- OSHA Fact Sheet on "Working Safely with Nanomaterials"
- EPA and Consumer Product Safety Commission collaborate to Research Health Impacts of Nanomaterials
Events & Announcements :
- Call for interest (IHCP): Quantification of health-relevant chemicals and nanomaterials in food and consumer products
- NIOSH requests public input to update its "2013-2016 Nanotechnology Strategic Plan"
- Presentations from the EU-U.S. Joint Workshop 2012 - "Bridging NanoEHS Research Efforts" available
- JRC Technical Report and Presentations of the Symposium 'Safety issues and regulatory challenges of nanomaterials' available
Articles & Reviews :
- Considerations on the EU definition of a nanomaterial: Science to support policy making
- A weight of evidence approach for hazard screening of engineered nanomaterials
- For nanotechnology decisions, use decision analysis
- Exposure Limit Values for Nanomaterials—Capacity and Willingness of Users to Apply a Precautionary Approach
- Intracellular Uptake and Toxicity of Ag and CuO Nanoparticles: A Comparison Between Nanoparticles and...
- Comparison of two in vitro systems to assess cellular effects of nanoparticles-containing aerosols
- Asbestos-like Pathogenicity of Long Carbon Nanotubes Alleviated by Chemical Functionalization
- Deciphering the mechanisms of cellular uptake of engineered nanoparticles by accurate evaluation of internalization...
- Inhalation of uranium nanoparticles: Respiratory tract deposition and translocation to secondary target organs in rats.

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Nanosafety Newsletter n°70 (Dec 17, 2012)

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News & Reports :
- ANSES's "Nanomaterials and health" dialogue committee set up on 21 November 2012
- Ecetoc releases report on categorisation, read-across and QSAR
- Elni Review Article Examines Law and Innovation in Context of Nanomaterials
- New Report Analyzes Toxic Effects of Nanomaterials
Events & Announcements :
- EthicSchool newsletter 3 published
- Oral Presentations from NanoSafe 2012 Posted
- Workshop on the Second Regulatory Review on Nanomaterials by the European Commission.
Articles & Reviews :
- Considerations on the EU definition of a nanomaterial: Science to support policy making
- Use of silver nanowires to determine thresholds for fibre length-dependent pulmonary inflammation and inhibition...
- Editorial: In vivo toxicity of quantum dots: no cause for concern?
- Applying quantitative structure–activity relationship approaches to nanotoxicology: Current status and future potential
- Non-invasive determination of cellular oxygen consumption as novel cytotoxicity assay for nanomaterials
- Physico-Chemical Properties Mediating Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity of Engineered Nanomaterials
- Validation of an in vitro exposure system for toxicity assessment of air-delivered nanomaterials
- Biomolecular coronas provide the biological identity of nanosized materials
- Validity range of centrifuges for the regulation of nanomaterials: from classification to as-tested coronas

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Nanosafety Newsletter n°69 (Nov 29, 2012)

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News & Reports :
- New project NanoEIS: Nanotechnology Education for Industry and Society
- The NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Center's progress report "Filling the Knowledge Gaps for Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace"
- CSA Group Announces Canada's First Standard on Nanotechnologies to Help Provide for Safer Workplaces
- "Nanosilver from clothing can pose major environmental problems", results from a study conducted by Chalmer
- "High Time to Act" - Civil Society Organisations present Proposal for a new horizontal Nano Regulation
Events & Announcements :
- The Environmental Nanotechnology conference on "Novel Approaches to Meet Global Challenges"
- The inhaled Particles XI (IPXI) Conference
- Safe Nano Design Workshop Presentations Now Available
Articles & Reviews :
- Nanoscale reference materials for environmental, health and safety measurements: needs, gaps and opportunities
- Engineered nanomaterial risk. Lessons learnt from completed nanotoxicology studies: potential solutions...
- Can the Ames test provide an insight into nano-object mutagenicity ? Investigating the interaction between...
- Chemical Transformations of Nanosilver in Biological Environments
- The complexity of nanoparticle dissolution and its importance in nanotoxicological studies
- Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Increase Sensitivity in the Next Generation of the Water Flea Daphnia magna

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Nanosafety Newsletter n°68 (Nov 05, 2012)

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News & Reports :
- The European Commission opinion on "Opinion on Zinc oxide (nano form)"
- Workers’ protection lost in the nano-space? ETUC reaction to the European Commission Second Regulatory Review on Nanomaterials
- Stakeholders’ Response to the Communication on the Second Regulatory Review on Nanomaterials
- Safe Work Australia Recommends Classification of Carbon Nanotubes as Hazardous Chemicals
Events & Announcements :
- CXR Biosciences launches nanotoxicology and respiratory toxicology service
- Nanobiomaterials Conference 2013
- Pittcon 2013
- Nanosafety Autumn School - fourth edition
Articles & Reviews :
- Nanomaterial inhalation exposure from nanotechnology-based cosmetic powders: a quantitative assessment
- Evaluating cell specific cytotoxicity of differentially charged silver nanoparticles
- Characterization and Preliminary Toxicity Assay of Nano-Titanium Dioxide Additive in Sugar-Coated Chewing Gum
- Primary human hepatocytes versus hepatic cell line: assessing their suitability for in vitro nanotoxicology
- Limitations and information needs for engineered nanomaterial-specific exposure estimation and scenarios: recommendations...
- Interactions of Engineered Nanoparticles with Organs Protected by Internal Biological Barriers

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Nanosafety Newsletter n°67 (Oct 8, 2012)

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News & Reports :
- The European Commission Second Regulatory Review on nanomaterials
- JRC report reviews measurement methods for nanoparticle sizing
- "Working safely with engineered nanomaterials and nanoproducts: a guide for employers and employees"
- The UK NanoSafety Partnership Group (UKNSPG) new report on "Working Safely with Nanomaterials in Research & Development"
- OECD Announcement: "Six Years of OECD Work on the Safety of Manufactured Nanomaterials: Achievements and Future Opportunities"
- New reference nanomaterial could aid nanomaterial toxicity research
Events & Announcements :
- NanoValid Project: the third newsletter
- Special web feature on nanomaterials and the environment
- Call for experts on the safety assessment of nanomaterials in cosmetic products
- The First Sustainable Organisation (SNO) Conference
- QNano Conference 2013
Articles & Reviews :
- European Regulation Affecting Nanomaterials - Review of Limitations and Future Recommendations
- Objective assessment of nanoparticle disposition in mammalian skin after topical exposure
- Cytotoxic Effects of Gold Nanoparticles: A Multiparametric Study
- Emerging In Vitro Models for Safety Screening of High-Volume Production Nanomaterials under Environmentally Relevant...
- Aging of photocatalytic coatings under a water flow: Long run performance and TiO2 nanoparticles release
- Ecotoxicity of manufactured ZnO nanoparticles – A review

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