Testing Nanomaterial Safety

Nanotechnology—the study of matter measuring 100 nanometers or less in at least one dimension—has become increasingly investigated for more than a decade. Organizations in the United States and other countries have been actively supporting and conducting research on nanotechnology, including the unique properties, potential applications, and safety of these materials and how they relate to food. The following describes some of what’s being done by U.S. federal agencies with reg…