Published : 2012-09-03

NANOTECHNOLOGY IN FOOD PRODUCTION – DEVELOPMENT, RISKS AND REGULATORY ASPECTS

Małgorzata Idzikowska

Marta Janczura

Tomasz Lepionka

Michał Madej

Edyta Mościcka

Justyna Pyzik

Paulina Siwek

Weronika Szubierajska

Dorota Skrajnowska

Andrzej Tokarz

Abstract

Nanotechnology encompasses materials and devices between 1 and 100 nanometers in size. Considerable effort is devoted by laboratories around the world to studies of nanostructures, however, the majority of nanotechnology-based applications remain in the research phase. The properties of nanomaterials may differ from those of the same materials at a „normal”, macroscopic scale. Whereas the application of nanotechnology will undoubtedly enhance the product, nanoparticles shed from otherwise nontoxic materials may become toxic to people or the environment. At present, the general public is insufficiently educated about nanotechnology, in particular about food applications of nanotechnology. This article is intended to provide information and stimulate public debate on the potential benefits, risks, and legal regulations relevant to food-related applications of nanotechnology.

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nanotechnology, nanomaterials, nanofoods, legal regulations, dangers



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Idzikowska, M., Janczura, M., Lepionka, T., Madej, M., Mościcka, E., Pyzik, J., … Tokarz, A. (2012). NANOTECHNOLOGY IN FOOD PRODUCTION – DEVELOPMENT, RISKS AND REGULATORY ASPECTS. Prospects in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 10(4), 26–31. https://doi.org/10.56782/pps.89

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