Is using nanotech in food production safe?
Two world’s largest food and health organizations – FAO and WHO have come to a conclusion that a scientific analysis of using nanotech in food production is needed to prevent potential problems in the future. The global market is very interested in using nanotechnology principles in food production, since it would help a lot and would make food production much easier.
To discuss the subject, FAO and WHO have already scheduled an Expert Meeting which will be held in June 2009. They will discuss safety implications of nanotechnology in food and agriculture and possible risks. They will also make guidelines for producers, which should minimize the potential issues.
The Expert Meeting should cover several areas:
- The application of nanotechnologies in all aspects of the primary production of foods of plant and animal origin
- The application of nanotechnology in food processing, packaging and distribution
- The use of nano-diagnostic tools for detection and monitoring in food and agriculture production
The main purpose of the Expert Meeting is to make guidelines for the members of the organizations’ about using nanotechnology (nanoparticles) in food production, possible risks, instructions, how-to’s and much more.
