Are women more exposed and affected by nanomaterials?

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Newsflash
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In a report released for International Women’s Rights Day entitled Women, Chemicals and the Sustainable Development Goals, the International Pollutant Elimination Network (IPEN), which works “for a toxic-free future”, calls for scientific studies on the gender-differentiated effects of nanomaterials, the application of the precautionary principle and [nano] labeling products that contain it

(to enable informed purchasing decisions and the implementation of prevention / precautionary measures). The report particularly points out the risks related to the exposure of women during pregnancy (especially for workers who handle nanomaterials or waste containing them) and via cosmetics for example.

Upcoming Nano Agenda

16
Jan.
2025
Nanomaterials in medical devices: issues and challenges (Eurofins, Online)
On line
  • Webinar
  • Program:
    • Overview of the regulatory context and possible testing strategies
    • Description and discussion of the experimental feasibility of different bioassay procedures and their practical approach
  • Organizer: Eurofins
  • Website: www.eurofins.com/…/webinars-events/…
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…
30
Jan.
2025
Research and stakeholders meeting (ANSES, Maisons-Alfort)
Maisons-Alfort
Forum