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Johnson & Johnson Pulls Neutrogena and Aveeno Spray Sunscreens Over Benzene Contamination

XTalks

Johnson & Johnson is recalling sunscreens from two of its popular brands over concerns of carcinogenic benzene contamination. In fact, benzene is one of the 20 most widely used chemicals in the US, serving as a starting material for making plastics, dyes, rubbers, drugs and pesticides. Growing Contamination Issues.

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Container Closure Integrity Testing: A Necessity for Pharmaceutical Industry

Roots Analysis

Considering patient’s health and safety, the drug products are expected to be free from microbial contamination and should be safe for use throughout the drug’s life cycle. One of the stages that require quality assurance is packaging of the drug product, as compromised packaging could have serious consequences.

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Mars Recalls Select Skittles, Starbust and Life Saver Gummies over Possible Metal Contamination

XTalks

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted the company’s recall announcement , which includes a complete list of products affected by the recall. . So why is metal contamination such a common reason for launching voluntary recalls? The Mars recall impacted 13 product stock keeping units (SKUs) ranging from 3.5-ounce

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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. She noted that EWG’s online database has identified more than 2,000 personal care products that contain talc, including more than 1,000 loose or pressed powders that could pose an inhalation risk. MONDAY, Nov. © 2020 HealthDay.

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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.

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Choosing a Baby Formula

Pharma Mirror

Concerns and Contamination Every day American parents and caregivers reach for over-the-counter baby formulas and are surprised to find chemicals, additives, and other ingredients that are known to cause health concerns. As long as the ingredients are deemed “safe” and contamination-free, there are no specific concrete rules.

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6th Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology USA Conference

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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.