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Some Talc Products Contain Asbestos: Study

The Pharma Data

30, 2020 – Nearly 15% of talc-based cosmetic products analyzed in a recent study contained asbestos. The voluntary testing method developed by industry is not sensitive enough to screen for asbestos when compared to electron microscopy, the group said. MONDAY, Nov. The analysis was published Nov. based institute. © 2020 HealthDay.

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Are your food containers as healthy as your food? Participate in the Survey!

Sciensano

In order to reduce the amount of packaging waste, the zero-waste trend (bying food in bulk) has recently developed. It is characterisez by the purchase, transport and storage of food using its own containers. But is this trend safe? Reducing packaging waste without compromising safety is possible thanks to your contribution!

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IN FOCUS: Northgate Technologies

Pharmaceutical Technology

Such issues are not surprising when one considers that smoke in theatre - caused by the thermal destruction of tissue - can contain pollutants such as benzene, hydrogen cyanide, formaldehyde and bioaerosols. In addition the smoke also causes practical issues in theatre, obscuring the view of medical professionals.

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API landscape in 2022: Drivers and solutions for small molecules

Pharmaceutical Technology

Research by GlobalData (Contract Small Molecule API Manufacturing Industry by the Numbers – 2021 Edition) shows that containment facilities are in high demand as the use of cytotoxic drugs continues to grow. Adding to these factors is that oncology accounts for the majority of marketed, contained drugs. Containment challenges.

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Choosing a Baby Formula

Pharma Mirror

Families are taking a hard look at how baby formulas’ ingredients impact their children’s health and development. As long as the ingredients are deemed “safe” and contamination-free, there are no specific concrete rules. Infant nutrition, outside of breastfeeding, has become a hot topic recently.

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6th Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology USA Conference

pharmaphorum

Ensuring the sterility of the finished product continues to be one of the most critical aspects of drug development, however an array of factors is also sustaining new growth and transformation in this field.

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Warning of counterfeit ivermectin tablets sold via social media

Sciensano

Investigations show that these counterfeit ivermectin tablets are systematically underdosed or seriously contaminated with bacteria. This may have adverse public health implications, especially since the number of newly developed active pharmaceutical ingredients that can be safely used to control parasites is quite scarce.