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Use of PFAS in cosmetics ‘widespread,’ new study finds

Scienmag

Credit: University of Notre Dame Many cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada likely contain high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a potentially toxic class of chemicals linked to a number of serious health conditions, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame.

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CBD Research: A Dive into the Regulations of Cannabis Research

Advarra

As such, we are seeing an uptick in research examining the therapeutic effects of cannabis and its constituents. While there isn’t a significant amount of research on cannabidiol (CBD), it’s easily accessible in the U.S. This can make research challenging, but not insurmountable. Funding Research on Cannabis.

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FDA Issues Two Guidance Documents on Food Allergen Labeling Requirements

FDA Law Blog

Most notably, the draft guidance clarifies that the following food products are subject to the allergen labeling requirements: Bulk containers (e.g., Most notably, the draft guidance clarifies that the following food products are subject to the allergen labeling requirements: Bulk containers (e.g.,

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Top 5 Foods Banned in Europe

XTalks

While the FDA believes the levels of titanium dioxide in US food are safe, the International Agency for Research on Cancer categorizes it as a Group 2B carcinogen , indicating a potential risk to humans if inhaled. There’s been varied research regarding the synthetic hormone’s association with breast cancer.

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FDA Releases Draft CPG on Major Food Allergen Labeling and Cross-Contact

FDA Law Blog

Part 117, and the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education and Research Act (2021). the product label declares “tree nut” or “fish” but fails to declare the type of tree nut or species of fish in either the ingredient list or in a separate “Contains” statement).

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Emerging Research Continues To Transform Erythropoietic Protoporphyria Market Outlook

Delveinsight

opaque, contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, and may be cosmetically unacceptable to some patients. The rarity of the disease makes it difficult for researchers to study, and run clinical trials for its therapies. Cutaneous protection is given with the help of opaque sunscreens.

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Transforming Biomanufacturing: Potential of Cell Free Systems

Roots Analysis

Biomanufacturing utilizing cell free systems is an emerging area of research that enables the synthesis of different biomolecules, such as cytotoxic proteins, fusion proteins, post translationally modified proteins, antibodies, enzymes, vaccines and other complex proteins, without the use of living cells.

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