Said Tom Elliott, professor at the University Hospital Birmingham (UHB), the study leader: "The results of the first clinical trials in both Birmingham and South Africa suggest that the use of copper may assist in maintaining hospital surfaces free of bacteria and could augment cleaning programmes. "The findings related to the use of a copper biocide adds further evidence to the potential of this metal for fighting infection," he added.
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Growing Issues In A Miniature World: Nanomaterial Registers In The EU - 0 views
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"There is currently no uniform approach to nanomaterials at the EU level and no EU register. However, nanomaterials are, to a limited extent, covered by EU sector-specific regulation. For instance the Food Information Regulation, the Cosmetics Regulation, the Medical Devices Regulation and the Biocides Regulation contain specific provisions on nanomaterials. While moreover applying to substances in the nano form, the Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) does not currently contain specific provisions on nanomaterials."
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