Nanotechnology in cosmetics: the legal challenges in Malaysia/ Siti Hanum Mohmad Sah, Masturina Mohamad Rodzi and Puteri NorNadia Mohamed Iqbal

Mohmad Sah, Siti Hanum and Mohamad Rodzi, Masturina and Mohamed Iqbal, Puteri Nor Nadia (2008) Nanotechnology in cosmetics: the legal challenges in Malaysia/ Siti Hanum Mohmad Sah, Masturina Mohamad Rodzi and Puteri NorNadia Mohamed Iqbal. [Student Project] (Unpublished)

Abstract

This project paper on nanotechnology in cosmetic is written to observe the legal challenges arising from the development of the technology. The issue of nanotechnology arises due to the reason that despite the vast development of nanotechnology there is yet a complete research done on nanotechnology, on whether the technology is safe. Scientist worldwide has often expressed their concerns that nano-particles in cosmetic would have its own potential harm towards users. One of the major developments of nanotechnology is in the cosmetic industries where smaller particles work better. Our market search confirms that nano-cosmetic products are available on the market shelf despite the lacking in the legislation and research done. Our major research strategy is by a quantitative analysis and references are mainly obtained from the internet and scientific journals. Data have been collected from surveys conducted and published reports on nanotechnology in cosmetic and people's awareness on this matter. Response from the survey shows that 82% of respondents are unaware of any potential harm of nanocosmetic and the lack of law thereof. These situations confirm the low level of awareness among Malaysian on this issue and therefore boost the necessity for us to target on the legal challenges of nano-cosmetic.

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Item Type: Student Project
Creators:
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Email / ID Num.
Mohmad Sah, Siti Hanum
2006827945
Mohamad Rodzi, Masturina
2006828001
Mohamed Iqbal, Puteri Nor Nadia
2006827977
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Thesis advisor
Mohd Yassin, Siti Hajar (Assc Prof)
UNSPECIFIED
Subjects: K Law > K Law in general. Comparative and uniform law. Jurisprudence > Comparative law. International uniform Law > Food. Drugs. Cosmetics
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam > Faculty of Law
Programme: Bachelor in Legal Studies (Hons)
Keywords: Nanotechnology, Cosmetics, Challenges
Date: 2008
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/28380
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