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Nanotechnology has been a buzz word in the food industry for years but that has done little to turn ideas in a lab into commercially viable innovations. FoodProductionDaily.com looks at barriers to investment, as well as developments from nano packaging enabling the use of lighter materials or boosting barrier properties to nano-coatings for the safety of processing equipment as well as the regulatory framework.
Nan-no or nan-yes for nanotechnology in packaging?
Nanomaterials and their use in food and packaging has been a constant source of debate which has intensified recently with a number of arguments on both sides put forward.
Nanomaterials knowledge gaps highlighted
The possibility of a ‘Trojan Horse Effect’ of nanomaterials (NMs) needs more research, according to a study identifying knowledge gaps in the risk assessment of the substance.
Migration factors of nanosilver in PVC packaging studied
Migration levels of nanosilver into PVC packaging are below conventional migrant limits but the effects of nanoscale particles remains unclear, according to a study.
German agencies attempt to tackle nanomaterials in EU regulation
Three German government agencies have developed a proposal for amending European chemical regulation for nanomaterials.
Industry needs to be more open about nanomaterial use, says As You Sow
A US not-for-profit organisation has slammed the “murky issue” around potential risks of nanomaterial use and pledged to test products to assess their safety.
Partnership aims to assess nanomaterial safety
Two US agencies are working together in a research effort to assess the potential impact of nanomaterials on people’s health and the environment.
Unknown fears thwart European active packaging adoption as Asia leads the way
Europe lags five to eight years behind Asia in its adoption of active and intelligent packaging (AIP) technologies, with consumer fear and legislation the biggest obstacles to implementation, according to the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA).
Nano risk assessment a work in progress
The risk assessment framework for nanotechnology in Europe – like so much else connected to the technology – appears to be in its infancy but developing at a rapid pace.
Food sector and R&D need to chew the nano fat for wider take-up: analyst
The benefits for nano-packaging, showing how it can overcome current food and drink industry challenges in terms of shelf life, distribution or sustainability, need to become more apparent in order to ensure widespread commercial implementation, says an industry insider.
Is the food processing industry poised to embrace nanocoatings?
Nanocoatings on food processing equipment hold huge potential for boosting safety and performance but lingering doubts and cost concerns among industry players are hampering take up, said an expert
Markets: Nanotech food struggles to graduate from the lab
Nanotechnology has been a buzz word in the food industry for years but that has done little to turn ideas in a lab into commercially viable innovations.
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