FDA Targets Nanoparticles in Food, Appliances Over Health RisksMike Barrett According to the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies (PEN),over 1,300 manufacturernanotechnology-enabled products are in the global commercial marketplace. Nanoparticles can be found incar batteries, appliances, aluminum foil, non-stick cookware, and is especially present in health andfitnessitems. The Food and Drug Administration, though, has recently issued new trial guidelines for nanoparticle users. According to the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies (PEN),over 1,300 manufacturernanotechnology-enabled products are in the global commercial marketplace. At this point, in terms of the science, we think its likely the exemption does not apply and we would encourage folks to come in and talk to usThis is an emerging, evolving technology and were trying to get ahead of the curve to ensure the ingredients and substances are safe, said Dennis Keefe, director of FDAs office of food additive safety. One studypublished in the journalNaturetitled Oral exposure to polystyrene nanoparticles affects iron absorption found that intestinal changes affecting iron absorption occur due to polystyrene nanoparticles. They also expect to see analteration in absorption of calcium, copper, zinc, and vitamins A, D, E, and K. Another study conducted in 2004 found that nanoparticles causebrain damage in fishand other aquatic species. The FDA will take comments on the proposal for 90 days, but there is no deadline for the finalization of the documents. RELATED ACTIVIST POST ARTICLE: Explore More: This article first appeared at Natural Society, an excellent resource for health news and vaccine information. 