Question 5753 — health

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Mr. Patrick Mignola draws the attention of the Minister of State, Minister of Ecological and Inclusive Transition, to the use of nanoparticles in everyday consumer products in France. The first alerts on the toxicity of nanoparticles date from the early 2000s, and the European regulation requiring the food industry to label nanomaterials, from 2011. Since January 1, 2013, manufacturers, importers and distributors of substances in nanoparticle state are required to declare them. However, more than 400,000 tonnes of nanomaterials were introduced into the most diverse products in 2016. Food, cosmetics, medicines, sports equipment, tires, construction, all sectors are concerned. Infinitely small, nanoparticles are worrying in more than one way, and particular vigilance is required. Their size favors their penetration into the body and crossing biological barriers. Their large contact surface with the outside and the reactivity which characterizes them increases their toxic potential. However, consumers do not have the means to avoid them, because although their presence on labels is legally obligatory for food products and cosmetics, it is rarely indicated. He asks him what measures he taken into account so that the obligation to mention the presence of nanoparticles in products offered to consumers is respected. And if it is planned, in the long term, to require authorizations prior to placing nanomaterials on the market.

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