logo
Published on NanoCEO - Nanotechnology Citizen Engagement Organization (http://www.nanoceo.net)

Nanotechnology - Food

DISCLAIMER! This category has not been updated in a very long time; due to limitedhttp://www.nanoceo.net/node/797/edit resources we have to focus on other categories. The materials listed here are old (and only a small proportion of the available literature on this topic), but they are still useful.

- Nanomaterials in Food and Food Packaging [0]
- Risk Studies [0]
- Regulations [0]

Abstract [1]

  • De Jong, A. R., Boumans, H., Slaghek, T., Van Venn, J., Rijk, R. & Van Zandvoort, M. (2005). Active and intelligent packaging for food: Is it the future? Food Additives and Contaminants, 22(10), 975-979.
  • Food Research Institute, University of Wisconsin–Madison. References on Nanotechnology in Food-related Applications. List of articles in scientific journals [2]
  • Food Safety Authority of Ireland. (2008). The Relevance for Food Safety of Applications of Nanotechnology in the Food and Feed Industries. Report [3]
  • Helmut Kaiser Consultancy Group. Study: Nanotechnology in Food and Food Processing Industry Worldwide 2006-2010-2015. Study [4]
  • Helmut Kaiser Consultancy Group. (2007). Strong increase in nanofood and molecular food markets in 2007 worldwide. Conference [5]
  • Institute for Food and Agricultural Standards, Michigan State University. (March 2007). An issues landscape for nanotechnology standards: Report of a Workshop. Report [6]
  • Lagaron, J. M., Cabedo, L., Cava, D., Feijoo, J. L., Gavara, R. & Giminez, E. (2005). Improving packaged food quality and safety. Part 2: Nanocomposites. Food Additives and Contaminants, 23(10), 994-998.
  • Nickols-Richardson, SM; Piehowski, KE. (September 2008). Nanotechnology in nutritional sciences. Minerva biotechnologica, 20(3):17-126.
  • Nanoforum, the European Nanotechnology Gateway. (April 2006). Nanotechnology in Agriculture and Food. Report [7]
  • Scrinis, G., Lyons, K. (December 2007). The Emerging Nano-Corporate Paradigm: Nanotechnology And The Transformation Of Nature, Food And Agri-Food Systems. International Journal of Sociology of Food and Agriculture, 15(2). Article [8]
  • Sorrentino, A., Gorrasi, G. and Vittoria, V. (2007). Potential perspectives of bio-nanocomposites for food packaging applications. Trends in Food Science& Technology, 18(84-95). Article [9]
  • Sozer, N., Kokin, J.L. (July 2008). Nanotechnology and its applications in the food sector. Trends in Biotechnology, Article in Press. Abstract [10]
  • Tiede, K., Boxall, A.BA., Tear, S.P. et al. (July 2008). Detection and characterization of engineered nanoparticles in food and the environment. Food Additives & Contaminants, 25(7): 795-821. Abstract [11]
  • Weiss J, Takhistov P, Mc Clements DJ. (2006). Functional Materials in Food Nanotechnology. Journal of Food Science, 71(9):107-16.
  • Woodrow Wilson Center, Grocery Manufacturers Association. (July 2008). Assuring the Safety of Nanomaterials in Food Packaging. The Regulatory Process and Key Issues. Report [12]
  • Woodrow Wilson Center, the University of Minnesota’s Center for Science, Technology, and Public Policy. (September 2006). Nanotechnology in Agriculture and Food. Report [13]
  • Abstract [14]

  • ETC Group (Erosion, Technology, Concentration). (2004). Down on the Farm. The Impact of Nano-scale Technologies on Food and Agriculture. Report [15]
  • Friends of the Earth. (March 2008). Out of the laboratory and on to our plates: Nanotechnology in food and agriculture. Report [16]
  • Holbrook, RD; Murphy, KE; Morrow, JB; Cole, KD. (June 2008). Trophic transfer of nanoparticles in a simplified invertebrate food web. Nature Nanotechnology, 3(6): 352-355. Abstract [17]
  • Powell, M., Colin, M. (June 2008). Nanotechnology and food safety: potential benefits, possible risks? CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources, 3(38). Abstract [18]
  • Rico CM, Majumdar S, Duarte-Gardea M, Peralta-Videa JR, Gardea-Torresdey JL.(2011). Interaction of nanoparticles with edible plants and their possible implications in the food chain. Journal of Agrnicultal and Food Chemistry, 59(8): 3485-3498, PMID: 21405020. Abstract. [19]
  • RIKILT / RIVM. (September 2007). Health impact of nanotechnologies in food production. Report [20]
  • Simon, P., Chaudhry Q., Bakos, D. (2008). Migration of engineered nanoparticles from polymer packaging to food - a physicochemical view. Journal of food and nutrition research, 47(3):105 -113.
  • Simon, P., Joner, E. Conceivable interactions of biopersistent nanoparticles with food matrix and living systems following from their physicochemical properties. Journal of food and nutrition research, 47(2):51 -59.
  • Tiede, K; Boxall, ABA; Tear, SP. et al. (July 2008). Detection and characterization of engineered nanoparticles in food and the environment. Food Additives & Contaminants, 25(7): 795-821. Abstract [21]
  • - NEW - Alex Weir, Paul Westerhoff, Lars Fabricius, and Natalie von Götz (2011). Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles in Food and Personal Care Products. Environmental Science & Technology. Just Accepted Manuscript, DOI: 10.1021/es204168d. Abstract. [22]
  • Zhu, H; Han, J; Xiao, JQ; Jin, Y. (2008). Uptake, translocation, and accumulation of manufactured iron oxide nanoparticles by pumpkin plants. Journal of environmental monitoring, 10(6): 713-717. Abstract [23]
  • Article [24]

  • the Austrian Ministry of Health, Family and Youth. (September 2008). Nanomaterials and safe production. 3rd Vienna International Conference on Nanotechnology. Presentation [25]
  • - U.S. Food and Nanofood Safety Regulations

  • Barrows, J.N., Lipman, A.L., Bailey, C.J. (2003) Color Additives: FDA's regulatory process and historical perspectives. Food Safety Magazine. Oct/Nov. issue. Article [26]
  • FDA's nanotechnology homepage: Link [27]
  • FDA's approach to regulating nanotechnology: Linkl [28]
  • FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition homepage: Link [29]
  • Overview and history of US FDA and Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition: Link [30]
  • FDA regulations on color additives and cosmetics: Link [31]
  • FDA information on color additives: Link [32]
  • Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies. (January 2009). A Hard Pill To Swallow: Barriers to Effective FDA Regulation of Nanotechnology-Based Dietary Supplements. Report [33]

    - International Food and NanoFood Safety Regulations

  • EU Food Safety Law: Link [34].
  • United Kingdom Food safety information link: Link [35]
  • UK food regulations overview: Link [36]
  • UK Food Standards Agency research proposals on nanotechnology. Article [37]
  • Food Standards Agency, Research proposals for use of Nanotechnology in food contact materials. Article [38]
  • Food standards Agency, Advisory committee on novel foods and processes. Nanotechnologies: Government response to Royal Society Report. March, 2005. Article [39]
  • Food body urges caution in brave new nanotech world. Article [40]
  • Report calls for nanotechnology law. (2006). Nutraingredients.com, Europe. Article [41].
  • Info Links on NanoFood

    Last updated September 2008 - Mathilde Colin


    Source URL:
    http://www.nanoceo.net/nanorisks/food