Organic retailer launches nano-info campaign - Cosmetic News, France
Less than a month after UK organic certifier The Soil Association banned nanoparticles in beauty products bearing its label, French online organic retailer Mademoiselle Bio is launching an information campaign on nanoparticles for the products available on its e-commerce site. Starting February 15, all products sold on the site containing nanomaterials—defined as particles measuring less than one billionth of a meter—will be accompanied by a notice informing customers of their presence.

European Commission gives grant to investigate transatlantic oversight of nanotechnology - NanoWerk, USA
In recent years, several transatlantic conflicts have erupted over how to regulate chemicals, beef hormones and genetically modified food. These disputes have shown the need for better international coordination of risk assessment and management. But how can nanotechnologies be effectively regulated to ensure both innovation and safety? And how can emerging European and U.S. regulations be made compatible so as to avoid future conflicts in this major growth area?