General interest

www.ifst.org – The IFST has an information statement on nanotechnology
www.royalsociety.ac.uk – The Royal Society hosts a website on nanotechnology
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/antenna/nano/ - An on-line exhibit on nanotechnology
www.etcgroup.org – This site raises concerns about potential uses of nanotechnology
www.nano.org.uk - The Institute of Nanotechnology works closely with governments, universities, researchers, and companies worldwide on developing and promoting all aspects of nanotechnology. It also serves as a key organizer of international scientific events, conferences and educational courses designed to encourage nanotechnology uptake by industry, as well as stimulating interest in less developed countries.
http://www.dius.gov.uk/policy/documents/statement-nanotechnologies.pdf Most recent government statement on nanotechnology
http://www.who.int/foodsafety/fs_management/infosan_archives/en/ WHO information note on nanotechnology and food
http://www.iufost.org/reports_resources/bulletins/documents/IUF.SIB.Nanotechnology.pdf International union of food science and technology information statement on nanotechnology
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hsin1.pdf Health & Safety Executive information note on nanotechnology
http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/document_library/pdf_06/nanocode-recommendation-pe0894c08424_en.pdf EU document recommending a code of practice for the use of nanotechnology
http://ostp.gov/galleries/default-file/Nano%20EHS%20Principles%20Memo_OSTP-CEQ_FINAL.pdf - US Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) policy document on ‘Principles for Nanotechnology Environmental, Health, and Safety Oversight'
http://action.foe.org/pressRelease.jsp?press_release_KEY=343 - Friends of the Earth press release on nanotechnology in food.
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=do-nanoparticles-in-food-pose-health-risk - Article in scientific American magazine.
http://www.fiweekly.com/nanofood - periodic report on nanotechnology in food. Interested parties can subscribe to receive future copies.
http://www.worldfoodscience.org/cms/?pid=1004061 - Food nanotechnology in Japan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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