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UK FSA gives thumbs up to nanotechnology database (Food Navigator Europe)
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board last week accepted a recommendation in a House of Lords Science and Technology Committee report to compile a confidential database of food industry research into nanotechnology. (more here…) Related items Industry ‘too secretive’ about nanotech research (Food Navigator Europe) Food industry attacked for nanotechnology (Channel 4) UK FSA gives thumbs up to nanotechnology... »
Nanotechnology and Food Remains in the Realm of Speculation and Fear Mongering (IEEE Spectrum)
It still seems that the mob with pitchforks is in control of the issue of nanotechnology and food. I was reading a fairly balanced report in a publication called the Mindful Metropolis on the state of nanotechnology and food. (read the story…) Related items Peers criticise nanotechnology secrecy (Guardian Unlimited) Germany warns over dangers of nanotechnology (Deutsche Welle) Public... »
Biotech, nanotech and synthetic biology roles in future food supply explored (PhysOrg)
Some say the world’s population will swell to 9 billion people by 2030 and that will present significant challenges for agriculture to provide enough food to meet demand, says University of Idaho animal scientist Rod Hill. (read on…) Related items Intel’s fastest chip is scarce so far (CNET) At Singularity University, blowing minds and taking meetings (CNET) Lords criticise... »
No Real New Money for Drug Regulation (Pharmaceutical Executive Magazine)
Added funds for FDA to come from new user fees, largely for food and tobacco regulation. (read the story…) Related items Nanotechnology and Food Remains in the Realm of Speculation and Fear Mongering (IEEE Spectrum) National Nanotechnology Initiative Requests Increase to Safety Budget (IEEE Spectrum) Obama 2011 budget request: Food and Drug Administration (Washington Post) Peers criticise nanotechnology secrecy (Guardian... »
Obama 2011 budget request: Food and Drug Administration (Washington Post)
The Food and Drug Administration is one of the few agencies that would see a jump in its budget. The administration proposes to increase it by 6 percent, to $2.51 billion. The White House says much of the additional money will be targeted toward improving food safety, which has been flagged by Ob… (read the... »
