Nanotechnology Review Calls For Regulation

DUBLIN, Ireland—A new report from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) on nanotechnology and its potential future applications, in relation to food and food packaging, makes a series of recommendations to ensure that consumers’ safety is protected in relation to developments in this area. 
"The Relevance for Food Safety of Applications of Nanotechnology in the Food and Feed Industries" outlines the current and potential uses of nanotechnology, and the possible implications for food safety. It identifies potential benefits for both consumers and manufacturers, including extending the shelf-life of products and enhancing taste and texture characteristics of food.