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Nanomaterials in Food and Food Packaging
- NEW - Chaudhry Q, Scotter M, Blackburn J, Ross B, Boxall A, Castle L et al. (2008). Applications and implications of nanotechnologies for the food sector. Food Additives and Contaminants, 25(3):241-58. Abstract
De Jong, A. R., Boumans, H., Slaghek, T., Van Venn, J., Rijk, R. & Van Zandvoort, M. (2005). Active and intelligent packaging for food: Is it the future? Food Additives and Contaminants, 22(10), 975-979.
Food Research Institute, University of Wisconsin–Madison. References on Nanotechnology in Food-related Applications. List of articles in scientific journals
Helmut Kaiser Consultancy Group. Study: Nanotechnology in Food and Food Processing Industry Worldwide 2006-2010-2015. Study
Helmut Kaiser Consultancy Group. (2007). Strong increase in nanofood and molecular food markets in 2007 worldwide. Conference
Institute for Food and Agricultural Standards, Michigan State University. (March 2007). An issues landscape for nanotechnology standards: Report of a Workshop. Report
Lagaron, J. M., Cabedo, L., Cava, D., Feijoo, J. L., Gavara, R. & Giminez, E. (2005). Improving packaged food quality and safety. Part 2: Nanocomposites. Food Additives and Contaminants, 23(10), 994-998.
Nanoforum, the European Nanotechnology Gateway. (April 2006). Nanotechnology in Agriculture and Food. Report
Sorrentino, A., Gorrasi, G. and Vittoria, V. (2007). Potential perspectives of bio-nanocomposites for food packaging applications. Trends in Food Science& Technology, 18(84-95). Article
- NEW - Tiede, K., Boxall, A.BA., Tear, S.P. et al. (July 2008). Detection and characterization of engineered nanoparticles in food and the environment. Food Additives & Contaminants, 25(7): 795-821. Abstract
Weiss J, Takhistov P, Mc Clements DJ. (2006). Functional Materials in Food Nanotechnology. Journal of Food Science, 71(9):107-16.
- NEW - Woodrow Wilson Center, Grocery Manufacturers Association. (July 2008). Assuring the Safety of Nanomaterials in Food Packaging. The Regulatory Process and Key Issues. Report
Woodrow Wilson Center, the University of Minnesota’s Center for Science, Technology, and Public Policy. (September 2006). Nanotechnology in Agriculture and Food. Report
Risks Studies
- NEW - Chaudhry Q, Scotter M, Blackburn J, Ross B, Boxall A, Castle L et al. (2008). Applications and implications of nanotechnologies for the food sector. Food Additives and Contaminants, 25(3):241-58. Abstract
ETC Group (Erosion, Technology, Concentration). (2004). Down on the Farm. The Impact of Nano-scale Technologies on Food and Agriculture. Report
- NEW - Friends of the Earth. (March 2008). Out of the laboratory and on to our plates: Nanotechnology in food and agriculture. Report
- NEW - Holbrook, RD; Murphy, KE; Morrow, JB; Cole, KD. (June 2008). Trophic transfer of nanoparticles in a simplified invertebrate food web. Nature Nanotechnology, 3(6): 352-355. Abstract
- NEW - Powell, M., Colin, M. (June 2008). Nanotechnology and food safety: potential benefits, possible risks? CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources, 3(38). Abstract
RIKILT / RIVM. (September 2007). Health impact of nanotechnologies in food production. Report
- NEW - Tiede, K; Boxall, ABA; Tear, SP. et al. (July 2008). Detection and characterization of engineered nanoparticles in food and the environment. Food Additives & Contaminants, 25(7): 795-821. Abstract
- NEW - Zhu, H; Han, J; Xiao, JQ; Jin, Y. (2008). Uptake, translocation, and accumulation of manufactured iron oxide nanoparticles by pumpkin plants. Journal of environmental monitoring, 10(6): 713-717. Abstract
Regulations
Chau, C.F., Wu, S.H. and Yen, G.C. (2007). The development of regulations for food nanotechnology. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 18(5): 269-280. Article
U.S. Food and Nanofood Safety Regulations
Barrows, J.N., Lipman, A.L., Bailey, C.J. (2003) Color Additives: FDA's regulatory process and historical perspectives. Food Safety Magazine. Oct/Nov. issue. Article
FDA's nanotechnology homepage: Link
FDA's approach to regulating nanotechnology: Linkl
FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition homepage: Link
Overview and history of US FDA and Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition: Link
FDA regulations on color additives and cosmetics: Link
FDA information on color additives: Link
International Food and NanoFood Safety Regulations
EU Food Safety Law: Link.
United Kingdom Food safety information link: Link
UK food regulations overview: Link
UK Food Standards Agency research proposals on nanotechnology. Article
Food Standards Agency, Research proposals for use of Nanotechnology in food contact materials. Article
Food standards Agency, Advisory committee on novel foods and processes. Nanotechnologies: Government response to Royal Society Report. March, 2005. Article
Food body urges caution in brave new nanotech world. Article
Report calls for nanotechnology law. (2006). Nutraingredients.com, Europe. Article.
Info Links on NanoFood
NanoCafes. NanoFood. Webpages with news articles, reports, radio shows
Food products listed on the Woodrow Wilson Center's Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies' Website. Link
Institute of Food Technologists. Website
Nanofood Consortium. Link
NanoFood News. Link
Food Navigator: Link
Food production daily, USA: Link
Food Technologists, UK: Link
Food technology news: Link
Nutraingredients.com. Link

Last updated July 2008 - Mathilde Colin