Are nanotextiles making fabric laws wear thin?

Over the past two decades, scientists have been working to create some remarkable new nanotextiles – but the laws which regulate fabrics have stayed the same. Is it time for them to be updated?

by Colin Stuart
guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 4 October 2011 14.00 EDT

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CSIRO says risks worth taking with nanotechnology

CSIRO says risks worth taking with nanotechnology. The head of the Federal Government's nanosafety program has hit back at claims the increased use of nanotechnology is breeding drug resistant super bugs.

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Nanotechnology is Entering a New Legal Frontier - SEOLawFirm.com

For some, nanotechnology is a savior and a way to engineer goods and the landscape around us in powerful, novel ways. For others, it is a scary, uncharted territory with huge implications that could create a disaster.

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Considering Whether an FDA-Regulated Product Involves the Application of Nanotechnology

Considering Whether an FDA-Regulated Product Involves the Application of Nanotechnology

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Swallowed Silver Found In Rat Lungs, Brains | New Haven Independent

Rats that swallowed super-small silver particles for nearly a month had bits of the metal in their brains, lungs, liver, kidneys, and digestive tracts, according to a new study by Danish scientists.

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What’s New in Nanogovernance? A Brief View from All Sectors - NanoLaw Blog

Nano Governance: The Current State of Federal, State, and International Regulation.

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What Can Be Learned From EPA's First Nanosilver Registration? - Steptoe & Johnson LLP - 10/03/2011, Environmental Law

Considerations made in relation to the nanosilver application will have implications for existing and future nanopesticide registrations in the United States

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California Wants To Know More About Nano-Metals | New Haven Independent

California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control is asking in-state nanotechnology companies and researchers to share how they’re keeping tabs on several nano-sized metals, as evidence continues to emerge that these substances might have long-term implications for the environment.

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Researchers Have Advice On Regulating Microscopic Pesticides | New Haven Independent

As we wait on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to decide what to do about nanosilver—a popular new anti-stink ingredient in your gym socks—American and European researchers have outlined several suggestions for making nanotechnology-based pesticides safer.

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EPA Cracks Down on Nano-Filter Manufacturer Rabbit Air

The Environmental Protection Agency has cracked down on a California company that advertised that its "Nano Silver Pre-Filter" has the ability to control more than 650 types of bacteria.

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