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Packaging Solutions for Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: Insights and Considerations

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A container closure system consists of all the packaging components that contain and protect a pharmaceutical product. Container Closure Systems. A container closure system protects the product from environmental conditions, safeguarding a product’s purity, strength, safety and efficacy.

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FDA Announces Slow Phase-Out of Certain PFAS Chemicals Used in Food Packaging

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary phase-out of certain types of grease-proofing agents on paper and paperboard food packaging. These chemicals help prevent grease and oil from seeping through the packaging. Why PFAS in Food Packaging Is a Problem. Yet PFAS are finding their way into our bodies.

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

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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. Reducing packaging waste without compromising safety is possible thanks to your contribution! But is this trend safe?

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Preliminary Study Results Indicate COVID-19 Might be Able to Travel on Food

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The study, “ Seeding of outbreaks of COVID-19 by contaminated fresh and frozen food ,” was published in the journal BioRxiv which circulates preliminary findings that have not been scrutinized by peer review. Related: Garden Gourmet’s Plant-Based Tuna Exploits Market ‘White Space’. “An

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Burger with a Side of Phthalates: New Study Finds Harmful Chemicals in Fast Food Items

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Researchers from George Washington University, the Southwest Research Institute, Boston University and Harvard University analyzed menu items from fast-food chains including Burger King, Chipotle, Domino’s, McDonald’s and Taco Bell. Related: FDA Announces Slow Phase-Out of Certain PFAS Chemicals Used in Food Packaging.

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A Biodegradable Nanocellulose ECG Patch: The Sustainable Alternative

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The VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has addressed this issue by developing a fully recyclable, modular ECG patch constructed from VTT’s novel cellulose e-skin material. The patch itself is made of biodegradable nanocellulose and contains no plastic additives.

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Reducing Environmental Impact in Clinical Trials: Best Sustainable Practices

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Here are some ways to bring sustainability into clinical trial management: Reduce waste: Clinical trials generate a significant amount of waste, including packaging materials, medical equipment, and biohazardous waste. For example, using reusable containers for shipping materials can reduce the amount of packaging waste.