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Children’s sunscreen contains hidden nanoparticle ingredients, new testing finds
Four major brands of children’s sunscreen products sold across the U.S. contain engineered nanoparticles, according to laboratory results released today by Friends of the Earth U.S. Nanoparticles we…
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Peer reviewed study exposes potentially hazardous nanoparticles in baby formula
We are urging federal regulators to establish clear and binding rules around use of nanoparticles in food and consumer products and demand that all companies immediately remove nanoingredients from ba…
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Potentially hazardous nanoparticles found in powdered baby formula
It’s of real concern that these tiny particles are used in hundreds of consumer products, and now in infant formula, with minimal to no oversight. Companies and regulators must take extra care with…
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EPA agrees to regulate novel nanotechnology pesticides after legal challenge
This important decision is part of the transformation our government agencies must continue to pursue in order to protect the public from potentially dangerous products containing nanoscale ingredient…
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Coalition of NGOs releases nanotech recommendation reflecting concern about use of nanotech in foods
“It’s time to shed light on this novel food technology. If we continue to allow a lack of regulation and transparency, we should be prepared to deal with the consequences of walking blindly with a…
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Sunscreen scandal: Ingredient used in major brands falsely marketed as non-nano
It appears that consumers who thought they were buying nano-free sunscreens for their family were misled, and ultimate responsibility in the U.S. lies squarely with the Food and Drug Administration.
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Are nanoparticles unknowingly part of your Memorial Day plans?
This begs a further question: what happens when nanoparticles are released into the environment, and how will they be recycled? Nano-silver has been shown to be toxic to fish and other organisms in so…
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Sustained pressure by non-profits forces change in FDA nanotech policy
FDA has a responsibility to ensure that these potentially dangerous products are not sold in stores without more clarity about their safety and labeling.
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Nanomaterials used freely in consumer products under FDAs watch
In 2006, Friends of the Earth released a groundbreaking report, “Nanomaterials, Sunscreens and Cosmetics: Small Ingredients, Big Risks.” Since then, we’ve released updated reports every year, sh…
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Why are nanosunscreens still unlabelled and unregulated on the market?
Furthermore, none of the nanocosmetics or nanosunscreens on the U.S. market are subject to a premarket safety assessment by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that would require special tests…