Safety Assessment Considerations When Testing Food Ingredients or Food Related Nanomaterials
Nanomaterials (NM) are substances that have at least one dimension in the nanoscale (1-100 nm). In the food industry, nanomaterials can have a multitude of uses. Nanomaterials can be used as food ingredients or dietary supplements that aim to increase absorption, or targeted nutrient delivery. Nanomaterials may also be used to enhance the physical and sensorial properties of a food product, or as a manufacturing aid. The FDA recommends assessing the safety of nanomaterials on