Europeans want nanomaterial products to be labelled, survey shows

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While awareness of nanomaterials in everyday products remains low, 87% of people want them noted, surveys in five European countries shows

A survey of 5000 people from five European countries has shown that the majority – 87% – want to be informed when buying a product containing nanomaterials. Nevertheless, awareness of the nanotechnology’s benefits and risks remains low – something the EU Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) hopes a large-scale campaign might remedy.