Intertek Delivers Nanotechnology Presentation at ChemReg 2011

11 Jul 2011

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries globally, is pleased to announce its participation at the International Meeting on New Chemical Regulations (ChemReg 2011) on July 11, 2011 in Romainville, France. This conference provides a technological, regulatory, and economical overview of the issues posed by a growing number of chemical regulations enacted by the European Union and many other countries around the world.

Intertek’s Analytical Services General Manager, Christian Gimenez, will be delivering the presentation: “Nano particles and regulatory status: nanotechnology in cosmetic products.” The aim of this presentation is to address the complexity and the uncertainties for a working definition of the term “nanomaterial” for regulatory purposes using specific examples that may be applicable to certain classes of nanomaterials used in the cosmetic industry sector. The presentation will cover:

• Fundamental concepts of science, engineering and technology at the nanoscale level
• How to define and describe nanoscale science and nanotechnology
• Factors and properties of nanomaterials that play a role in potential health effects and environmental impact
• Critical factors to consider for definition and characterization of nanomaterials.

For more information about Intertek’s Nanotechnology Services, please visit www.intertek.com/green/nanotechnology.

Christian Gimenez Biography
After 20 years working with Eastman Kodak in R&D as analytical scientist and later lab manager for material and chemical analysis with major focus in technical development for nanoparticles / nanomaterials, Christian Gimenez joined Intertek in 2005 as general manager of the analytical testing laboratory for chemical and materials characterization. Since 2007, Christian Gimenez provides REACH Regulation consulting activities as Only representative on behalf of Intertek group and for dossier registration with specific focus on testing technical data collection and generation (Physchem analytical testing, sameness identification) and for cosmetic regulation including formulation ingredient testing, impurities and traces identification, nanomaterial characterisation, packaging compatibilitity, and more. Mr. Gimenez has also written papers for publications and lectured at numerous international conferences.