As You Sow Report Released: Slipping Through the Cracks: An Issue Brief on Nanomaterials in Food

Recently, As You Sow, a non-profit that "promotes environmental and social corporate responsibility through shareholder advocacy, coalition building, and innovative legal strategies" issued a report titled, Slipping Through the Cracks: An Issue Brief on Nanomaterials in Food (2013). The 19-page report which is available with a one-time registration, is

designed to inform companies, investors, and consumers about the emerging use of engineered nanomaterials in food and food related products. It highlights the potential risks of nanotechnology for companies who are knowingly or unknowingly using it in their products and for public health. 

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Slipping Through the Cracks presents:

• A summary of the emerging usage of nanomaterials within the food industry and international policies and regulations

• Analysis of our survey findings on the use of nanomaterials in food products, packaging, and supplements

• Results and methodology of laboratory tests on currently available foods containing nanomaterials

• Recommendations for companies, investors, and consumers interested in this issue

Related Reports:
Sourcing Framework for Food and Food Packaging Products Containing Nanomaterials (2011).