Still Waiting for EPA Ruling on "Nanosilver"

Posted on March 8, 2007 by John C. Monica, Jr.
Back in November 2006, EPA issued a statement indicating it intended to treat consumer products claiming to generate silver nanoparticles as a method of killing germs as pesticides under FIFRA. The agency said it would shortly issue a formal announcement in the federal register on the issue. In the meantime, several companies continue to announce new products that claim to use nanosilver to kill bacteria and germs. Back in November, the EPA’s logic appeared to be driven by the alleged antimicrobial properties of the products, rather than the alleged nano-dimensions of the substance purportedly generated. What will ultimately happen with this issue remains to be seen.
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Nanotechnology Law Report - September 26, 2007 11:22 AM
In response to the Samsung Washing Machine "nanosilver" controversy last year, EPA indicated it would issue a federal notice concerning how it intends to treat silver ion generators under FIFRA. Many urged EPA to use this opportunity to issue...
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Al Chestone - June 28, 2007 1:06 PM

Kindly advise the status concerning the use of NanoSilver in fabrics as it relates to use in the United States. Thank you, Al Chestone

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