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AVICENN

For more transparency and vigilance on nanos

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Transversal and independent information on nanos: risks and regulations

Nanos?

What are we talking about?

Article

regulation

04/04/2024

Increase in ‘made in France’ nanos: an artefact or a real trend?

Article

cosmetics

14/03/2024

Twelve nanomaterials banned and one restricted in European cosmetics

Brief

food

14/03/2024

The new definition of nanomaterials in food definitively approved in mid-May?

Article

food

22/02/2024

Silica nanoparticles may promote gluten intolerance

Article

masks

13/02/2024

Nanos in masks: what does the Belgian Health Council recommend?

Article

food

05/12/2023

Will Europe torpedo the mandatory [nano] food label?

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Nanos? What are we talking about?

“Nano” comes from the Greek “nannos” and means “dwarf”. The nanometric scale is that of the infinitely small: 1 nanometer (nm) = ^10-9 meter = 0.000 000 001 m = 1 billionth of a meter.

Atthe nano scale, materials display “extraordinary” properties compared to “classical” materials, of micro or macroscopic size. This is why they are used in many different domains: food, cosmetics, textiles, paints, electronics, etc.

→ “New properties” also mean, potentially, “new risks”. Hence the need for an effective citizen vigilance on these.

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.

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.

Info sheet

regulation

Revision of the definition of “nanomaterial” by the European Commission

Towards the ban on titanium dioxide in cosmetics and medicines?

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Upcoming Nano Agenda

Avr.

2024

Managing the risks associated with nanomaterials (CEA, Grenoble)

Grenoble

Training

Awareness-raising aimed at personnel in contact with nanomaterials during research, formulation, production, maintenance, cleaning, upkeep, etc., as well as safety coordinators or engineers, facility managers, heads of laboratories where nanoparticles are handled.
Organizers: INSTN Grenoble (CEA)
On the agenda: potential impact on health; metrology and protection; control of potential risks associated with nanomaterials; consideration of societal aspects.
Website: https://instn.cea.fr/formation/maitrise-des-risques-lies-aux-nanomateriaux-sensibilisation

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Juin

2024

Managing the risks associated with nanomaterials (CEA, Grenoble)

Grenoble

Training

Awareness-raising aimed at personnel in contact with nanomaterials during research, formulation, production, maintenance, cleaning, upkeep, etc., as well as safety coordinators or engineers, facility managers, heads of laboratories where nanoparticles are handled.
Organizers: INSTN Grenoble (CEA)
On the agenda: potential impact on health; metrology and protection; control of potential risks associated with nanomaterials; consideration of societal aspects.
Website: https://instn.cea.fr/formation/maitrise-des-risques-lies-aux-nanomateriaux-sensibilisation