Archives for April 23, 2006

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Research consortium puts nanotechnology to the test

By  Simon Pitman

A German research consortium is investigating the effects of nanoparticles at the research and development stage in an effort to determine its effect on individuals' health as well as the environment.

EU approves new alternative to animal testing

By  Simon Pitman

The Scientific Advisory Committee of the European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (ECVAM) has approved six new alternative testing methods aimed at reducing the need for certain cosmetics ingredients to be tested on animals.