U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Nov. 9, 2013
More studies needed in nanotechnology case, 9th Circuit rules
The federal appellate panel ruled Thursday that more government safety studies are needed on the application of minute silver particles to textiles.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The emerging use of nanotechnology in pesticides came under close scrutiny at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Thursday as a panel ruled that more government safety studies are needed before permitting the application of minute silver particles to textiles.
Voting 2-1, the panel agreed in part with the Natural Resources Defense Council that risk assessment studies haven't clearly shown a Swiss...
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