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Will Modernization of Cosmetic Regulation Finally Happen?

FDA Law Blog

While FDASLA focuses on user fees and includes several other provisions regarding drugs and devices, it also includes provisions related to cosmetics. a requirement for FDA to issue regulations to establish standardized testing methods for detecting and identifying asbestos in talc-containing products.

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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. Environmental Working Group (EWG) — an American advocacy nonprofit that commissioned the tests and did the analysis — said methods used by the cosmetics industry to screen talc supplies are inadequate. MONDAY, Nov.

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Novo’s obesity drug has serious warnings and barriers to overcome

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: The media headlines promise weight loss for diabetes patients, but Norvo’s new drug is in the same class as other drugs and carries many warnings. Can diabetes patients really stay adherent to a drug for 63 weeks in which 85% of patients report GI side effects and will insurance cover the cost?

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Florida approved to import Canadian prescription drugs

Pharma in Brief

On January 5, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) approved Florida’s proposal to import prescription drugs from Canada. Whether Florida is able to import drugs from Canada, including in light of Canadian regulations controlling drug exports, remains to be seen.

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Scientists Urge the FDA to Ban Red 3 Color Additive

XTalks

In the US, it’s against the law to use the carcinogenic color additive Red 3 in cosmetics, such as lipsticks or blush or topicals. As a result, in 1990, the agency eliminated certain “provisionally listed” uses of the chemical — meaning cosmetics and externally applied drugs. But those steps were never taken.

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FDA Warns About Compounded Versions of Ozempic and Wegovy

XTalks

Ozempic and Wegovy, which contain the active ingredient semaglutide, were approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As of May 2023, both Ozempic and Wegovy were on the FDA’s Drug Shortages list due to a global shortage of semaglutide. The approved drugs contain the base form of semaglutide.

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FDA Issues Two Guidance Documents on Food Allergen Labeling Requirements

FDA Law Blog

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two guidance documents, one draft and one final, on food allergen labeling requirements. Most notably, the draft guidance clarifies that the following food products are subject to the allergen labeling requirements: Bulk containers (e.g., By Sophia R. Gaulkin — Last week, the U.S.