Titanium dioxide: food and cosmetic products recalled in France
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26/04/2023
Between February and April 2023, at least three food products and five sunscreen products containing titanium dioxide were recalled on the Recall Conso website:
- In line with previous controls, three food products were recalled because they contained the additive E171, banned in France since 2020:
- The sunscreen products recalled contained nanoparticles of titanium dioxide at a concentration higher than the maximum authorized level (25%):
Upcoming Nano Agenda
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Nov.
2024
Harmonisation & Standardisation of Test Methods for Nanomaterials and Advanced Materials (MACRAMÉ & nanoPASS, online)
Online
Workshop
- Second Harmonisation & Standardisation of Test Methods for Nanomaterials and Advanced Materials Workshop (Webinar)
- Organizers: Horizon Europe projects iCare, MACRAMÉ and nanoPASS, in collaboration with the Malta Initiative
- Dates: Nov 18 & 19, 2024
- Website: https://macrame-project.eu/macrame-meetings-workshops/#HS-Workshop2
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Nov.
2024
Nanotechnologies: an example of chemical risk prevention in an industrial environment (ATC, Paris)
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- This module is part of the training program “Interactions between toxic chemicals and the human organism”, open to anyone with a basic scientific education (bachelor’s degree or professional experience).
- Organizer: Association Toxicologie Chimie(ATC)
- Speaker : Chantal Fresnay, Hygienist Engineer, Thales, Palaiseau
- Website: www.atctoxicologie.fr
21
Nov.
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