Australian government to create nanotechnology advisory committee - Small Times, USA
A nanotechnology advisory committee will be appointed to consider recommendations of a recent parliamentary inquiry, the New South Wales government says.
NSW will work with a range of groups to ensure safe working and living environments are maintained while researching the technology.
The Government's response to the inquiry and its recommendations is due at the end of April 2009. The parliamentary inquiry into nanotechnology was conducted by the legislative council standing committee on state development.

Size matters: silver can get under your skin - Environmental Health News, USA
Silver nanoparticles can get through skin and potentially enter the body. The result raises concerns about the health and safety of using silver nanoparticles for topical uses, especially around cuts or rashes. Experts are concerned that nanoparticles impact on human and environmental health has not been adequately assessed. Often, technological advances and their consumer use are ahead of complete environmental and health assessments.