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Specific risks according to chemical composition

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Risks associated with gold nanoparticles
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Risks associated with zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles
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Risks associated with graphene
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cosmetics
Risks associated with nano MBBT
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biocide
Risks associated with silver nanoparticles
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Risks associated with silica nanoparticles
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Risks associated with titanium dioxide nanoparticles
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Risks associated with carbon nanotubes
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Risks associated with copper and copper oxide nanoparticles
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cosmetics
18/12/2025
100% nano titanium dioxide, unauthorised, in the glitter cosmetics we tested
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health
03/12/2025
Copper nanoparticles in agriculture: a precautionary approach is needed
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drugs
14/08/2025
Authorization of E171 in medicines “should be maintained”, at the request of pharmaceutical companies
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Upcoming Nano Agenda

26
Fév.
2026
Nanotechnologies and agriculture: a reference framework for responsible practice (AFNOR, online)
On line
Webinar
agriculture
pesticides
standardization
  • Webconference for analysis laboratories, plant fertilizer manufacturers and distributors, public authorities…
  • Moderated by David Krupka, nanotechnologies development manager at AFNOR Normalisation and Emilie Langlois-Bertrand, nantechnologies standardization project manager.
  • In partnership with Armand Masion (CEREGE) and Patrice Charpentier (ANSES).
  • This exchange will also be an opportunity to explore the creation of a national platform to identify standardization needs.
  • Website: https://www.afnor.org/evenements/qualite/nanotechnologies-agriculture-cadre-pratique-responsable

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16
Mars
2026
Metallic nano-objects (MNO 2026, Bordeaux – France)
Bordeaux
Conference

  • International conference on metallic nano-objects for experts working in the interdisciplinary field of metallic nanoparticles, with a particular emphasis on nanoparticle synthesis and characterization, plasmonics, optics and photonics, catalysis, biomedicine, electronics, and nanoparticle recycling
  • Organizers / Partners: CNRS, Bordeaux University, Bordeaux INP, ICMCB, CRPP, CBMN, ISM
  • Website: https://mno2026.sciencesconf.org
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Avr.
2026
3rd National Days of Occupational Toxicology – TOXIDAYS (TOXILIST Association, Lille – France)
Lille
Colloquium
  • Two days of information, discoveries and testimonials for occupational health and safety professionals, experts and enthusiasts to discuss chemical risk prevention in the workplace.
  • Organizers: Association TOXILIST
  • Website: https://toxidays.fr/
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