German Institute Advises Against Using Nanoscale Silver Ions in Consumer Products

The manufacturers of consumer products have made use of the antimicrobial properties of silver ions for some time now.

Recently, silver particles in the nanorange have likewise been used. For instance, the surfaces in fridges coated with nanosilver are intended to inhibit the growth of germs and nanosilver aims to prevent odour formation in sports socks. It is not possible at the present time to determine in a definitive manner whether nanosilver constitutes a health risk for consumers…

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