Should modern living carry a health warning? - Eurekalert, UK
One of the newest emerging concerns is the possible hazard to human health from engineered nanoparticles in our environment. Their miniscule size means they can easily be inhaled, ingested or absorbed without knowledge. The particles are currently used in over 200 commercial products including sunblocks, creams, cosmetics and fabric coatings, and are inevitably entering the environment either through manufacturing discharge, accidental spillage or general use.

Federal research plan to determine nanotech risks fails to deliver - Eurekalert, UK
“As the commercialization of increasingly sophisticated nanotechnologies gathers pace,” Maynard said, “industry, regulators and the public need sound information, now more than ever, on which to base their decisions. They also need the assurance that there is a strategy in place to fill knowledge gaps about risks as fast and efficiently as possible.”

EU approves 119 mln euros French nanotechnology aid - Reuters, UK
The Commission, executive arm of the European Union, signed off on 80 million euros for a programme known as NanoSmart and 39 million euros for an energy programme called Homes.
"The two programmes are in the strategic areas of nanotechnology and energy efficiency"

Nanotechnology risks - where are we today? - NanoWerk, USA
New technology almost always comes with risk. Nanotechnologies are no different. Certain nano-fabrication techniques employ toxic chemicals, the production of carbon nanotubes results in dangerous byproducts, and the big question as to what degree certain engineered nanoparticles could be harmful to humans and the environment has not been answered yet.

Safety of Cosmetics Containing Nanoparticles Questioned at BA Festival of Science - Azonano, Australia
Fears were expressed about the safety of some cosmetics at the BA Festival of Science in York on Wednesday.
The products contain buckyballs – carbon molecules known as fullerenes – whose safety in cosmetics was questioned by chemistry professor Tony Ryan from the University of Sheffield. "I wouldn’t put buckyballs anywhere near my face," he said.
"We need to understand more about the toxicology."