Benny the Bear comes clean - Andrew Maynard for SafeNano, UK
Last December I highlighted the case of Benny the Bear—a soft toy using nano-silver to give it antimicrobial properties. Pure Plushy stopped using nano-silver because there were just too many questions about the material, how people will respond to its use, and how the government might regulate it. harda says he still believes in nanotechnology, but clearly felt that a lack of safety information and clarity of oversight made investing in such a new and uncertain technology too much of a business risk.
Mmm. I wonder how many other companies—small and large—are shying away from investing in nanotech because of similar concerns?