Food Nanoscience
Nanotechnology has great potential to positively impact the food sector through improvement of existing products and development of new ones. Although this burgeoning field holds tremendous potential, potential barriers and challenges must be addressed. Research is in progress to allow realization of the full potential of nanotechnology.
IFT has taken on a leadership role as a catalyst for research, innovation, and communication in nanotechnology, and is encouraging collaboration and information exchange among leading government, research, and policy institutions.
Research and Related Activities
Items relating to an ongoing project on safety assessment of oral exposure to nanoscale materials include:
IFT International Food Nanoscience Conference
Now in its fifth year, and to more adequately serve the specialized needs of researchers, R&D professionals, and scientists, IFT's International Food Nanoscience Conference has been redesigned to feature more advanced assessment of issues relevant to food science and the food industry.
2010 Conference ― Food Nanomaterials: Safety and Regulations, Government Investments, and Industry Needs
State of the Science on Safety/Toxicological Assessment of Nanomaterials for Food Applications
Bernadene Magnuson, Ph.D., Cantox Health Science International
Nanomaterials in FDA Regulated Products: Moving Forward with Science-based Risk Assessment
Paul Howard, Ph.D., National Center for Toxicological Research, U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Detection of Nanoparticles in Food – An Analytical Challenge
Stefan Weigel, Ph.D., Wageningen University & Research Centre
Nanotechnology and Food Safety―FAO/WHO Expert Consultation & Australian Perspectives
Andrew Bartholomaeus, Ph.D., Food Standards Australia New Zealand
New and Emerging Applications of Nanotechnology in our Food Supply
John Floros, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
The Current Investment Highlights of U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative
Hongda Chen, Ph.D., USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Nanotechnology Investments: A Focus on the European Union
Chananit Sintuu, Lux Research
Regulatory Update for Nanotechnology
Annette McCarthy, Ph.D., Office of Food Additive Safety, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. FDA
Regulatory Update: Nanotechnology in the European Union
Kelly Starosta, Keller and Heckman LLP
The Nanofine Print: Legal Implications of Evolving Nano Food Guidance
Ann Grimaldi and Richard Canady, PhD., McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
Other IFT Nanoscience Conference Reports & Proceedings
Food Nanoscience and Technology in the News
Nanoscience Publications and Reports
FAO/WHO Joint Expert Meeting on the Application of Nanotechnologies in the Food and Agriculture Sectors: Potential Food Safety Implications (PDF)
Meeting Report
Nano Research
A peer-reviewed, international and interdisciplinary research journal
Nanotechnology
A broad scope journal encompassing the understanding of fundamental physics, chemistry, biology and technology of nanometre-scale objects
NanoReg Report
Information on national and international regulatory developments
Additional Nano Resources