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06/01/25
The latest nanos news on our social networks
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regulation
23/07/2024
Consultation on improving information on nanos in France
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cosmetics
17/07/2024
TiO2 in cosmetics: according to European experts, safety data are inconclusive
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health
26/06/2024
Titanium dioxide and silica nanoparticles: risks in pregnancy
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food
24/04/2024
Definition of nanomaterials in food: MEPs say no to Commission draft
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agriculture
04/04/2024
Increase in ‘made in France’ nanos: an artefact or a real trend?
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cosmetics
14/03/2024
Twelve nanomaterials banned and one restricted in European cosmetics
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The AVICENN association

AVICENN is an association whose purpose is to monitor and provide civic information on the issues related to nanoscience and nanotechnology. We exercise a citizen’s watch, propose transversal and independent information on nanomaterials and act for more transparency and vigilance in the nano field.

We research, compile and analyze information on nanotechnology and disseminate it widely in order to promote understanding of the issues and controversies to as wide an audience as possible.  We use this website, veillenanos.fr, and related social networks: twitter, facebook, Linkedin as well as other media: books, comics, interviews, etc.

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VeilleNanos.fr

AVICENN’s VeilleNanos website provides information on nanos and the associated risks.

Addressing citizens’ concerns, the site provides comprehensive information based on reliable, verified and documented elements.

The independent and multidisciplinary information is accessible to a wide audience.

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Featured “Information Sheets”

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regulation
Revision of the definition of “nanomaterial” by the European Commission
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food
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cosmetics
Towards the ban on titanium dioxide in cosmetics and medicines?
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Upcoming Nano Agenda

21
Jan.
2025
Nano-objects: detect, characterize and quantify them with the new experimental standard (Afnor, Online)
On line
Webinar
  • Webconference
  • Program:
    • Presentation of the experimental standard CEN ISO/TS 19590, entitled “Nanotechnologies – Characterization of nano-objects by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry in single particle mode”.
    • Users’ feedbacks
  • Organizer: AFNOR
  • Website: www.afnor.org/…/nano-objets…
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30
Jan.
2025
Research and stakeholders meeting (ANSES, Maisons-Alfort)
Maisons-Alfort
Forum
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18
Mars
2025
C’Nano 2025: The Nanoscience Meeting (C’Nano – Paris, France)
Paris
Congress
  • 6th interdisciplinary nanoscience congress, dedicated to all academic and industrial scientists in nanoscience and nanotechnology, including researchers, engineers, PhD students, post-docs, etc.
  • March 18 to 21, 2025
  • Organizers: Centre national de Compétences en Nanosciences du CNRS, C’Nano
  • Website: https://cnano2025.sciencesconf.org
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