Going Nano? This may not be a good idea
June 9th 2008 00:28
Recently we have been receiving so many advertisements about how good nano engineered health products is good for you – for example the recent Anlene nano-calcium. It does sound good as it said to help the body to absorb better to improve one’s health.
But check this out – Nanomaterial have been banned.
(Article extracted from Health & Beauty Malaysia)
In January 2008, the UK-based Soil Association has become the first organisation in the world to ban man-made nanomaterials from its certified organic products such as cosmetics, food and clothing, claiming the new technology poses a serious threat to human health.
Nanotechnology involves manipulating material at the molecular level and substances may behave in unpredictable ways and take on new properties.
The Soil Association says there is insufficient evidence about the impact of nanotechnology on the environment and human health. Many well-known companies are already developing and introducing these superfine particles into their products and none of these products are required to have labelling to warn consumers.
Professor Vyvyan Howard, nanotechnology researcher at the University of Ulster, said, “The term nanotechnology covers a vast range of applications. But in the areas of health and beauty and food, more research must be done. There is considerable evidence than nanoparticles are toxic and potentially hazardous.”
But check this out – Nanomaterial have been banned.
(Article extracted from Health & Beauty Malaysia)
In January 2008, the UK-based Soil Association has become the first organisation in the world to ban man-made nanomaterials from its certified organic products such as cosmetics, food and clothing, claiming the new technology poses a serious threat to human health.
Nanotechnology involves manipulating material at the molecular level and substances may behave in unpredictable ways and take on new properties.
The Soil Association says there is insufficient evidence about the impact of nanotechnology on the environment and human health. Many well-known companies are already developing and introducing these superfine particles into their products and none of these products are required to have labelling to warn consumers.
Professor Vyvyan Howard, nanotechnology researcher at the University of Ulster, said, “The term nanotechnology covers a vast range of applications. But in the areas of health and beauty and food, more research must be done. There is considerable evidence than nanoparticles are toxic and potentially hazardous.”
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