Funding & research

www.bbsrc.ac.uk/science/areas/ebs/themes/ - This is the homepage of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. They have identified Bionanotechnology as a key research area.
http://www.americanelements.com/Submicron_nano_powders.htm - The website describes the research and industrial uses of each of the elements, as well as over 200 nanoparticles and isotopes, which are discussed and characterized with applications.
www.defra.gov.uk - DEFRA oversees regulation of certain areas of the food chain in the UK, including animal welfare, safety standards, and environmental issues. A useful source for information on nanotechnology and the government considerations on nanotechnology. They have recently published a report on the potential risks of engineered nanoparticles.
www.hkc22.com/nanofood.html - Access to the study: Nanotechnology in Food and Food Processing Industry Worldwide 2003-2006-2010-2015. Helmut Kaiser Consultancy (2004). This is a study on nanofoods which can be purchased from the website.
www.cordis.lu/nanotechnology/ - The European Commission nanotechnology website, which provides news and information about European nanotechnology research and an overview of nanotechnology-related activities at the European Commission. It highlights elements specifically relevant to nanotechnology in Europe such as the European strategy and the Action Plan, projects and funding opportunities in the Framework Programmes and related publications and events.
http://www.csl.gov.uk/ - An organisation dedicated to applying science in protection of foodchain safety and environmental health. Through developing and applying knowledge we support our customers in assessing risks, delivering sustainable environmental solutions and responding to emergencies. Provides access to reports on nanotechnology and food.