Nanotech Is “More Than Just Tiny,” Requires FDA Regulation – Lawsuit
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Environmental advocacy groups ask FDA to regulate the use of nano-sized particles, particularly in sunscreens and other personal care products, according to a lawsuit seeking an agency response to their 2006 citizen petition that made the same request.
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