Similar reviews are being carried out by other government departments as part of an overall investigation into possible regulatory gaps. Nanotechnology has various potential usages, both within and outside of the food manufacturing industry. The FSAs investigation will assesses whether current regulations are sufficient to protect people and the environment from any potential risks associated with the use of nanotechnologies in food manufacturing, according to an official release.

Similar reviews are being carried out by other government departments as part of an overall investigation into possible regulatory gaps. The deadline for responses to the FSAs report is 14th. Adfero Ltd. It is inviting comments on its draft report, which looks at the potential presence of nanomaterials in foods in order to identify potential gaps in regulation or risk assessment. Nanotechnology has various potential usages, both within and outside of the food manufacturing industry.

Recent technological advances mean that it is possible to add manufactured nanoparticles to food, but there is still some uncertainty as to whether this would pose any risks to consumers and the environment. Similar reviews are being carried out by other government departments as part of an overall investigation into possible regulatory gaps. The deadline for responses to the FSAs report is 14th. Adfero Ltd.

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