EPA To Regulate Silver Nanoparticles

The Washington Post is reporting that in a reversal of agency policy the EPA will regulate consumer products made with microscopic "nanoparticles" of silver. The decision will affect the marketing of high-tech odor-destroying shoe liners, food-storage containers, air fresheners, washing machines and a wide range of other consumer products. EPA regulations are expected in several months. Read more about it. [JH]