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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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Top 10 Foods Banned in the US

XTalks

Consequently, its sale is banned in 21 states, with strict limitations in others. They are banned because they contain non-edible items, posing a risk, particularly to children. The agency noted that it contains tetrodotoxin and saxitoxin, toxins affecting the central nervous system and known to be “more deadly than cyanide.”

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It’s Groundhog Day for Food Labeling, Again: The Food Labeling Modernization Act is Back

FDA Law Blog

The addition of “gluten-containing grain” when referencing food allergens, and the addition of “gluten-containing grain” to FSMA’s Hazard Analysis and Preventive Controls, as well as to food allergen inspections language. Defining the term “natural.”. A provision setting forth requirements for infant and toddler beverages.

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Will An Upcycled Certification Mark on Packaged Foods Resonate With Consumers?

XTalks

The marker may soon be found on food and beverage products, pet food, dietary supplements, cosmetics and more. From the images on its website , it appears as though there is a regular marker and one that informs consumers that the product contains minimal upcycled content, or less than ten percent.

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Crescita Announces Licensing Agreement for Pliaglis; in China

The Pharma Data

Ltd (“Juyou”), a biotechnology company that develops and sells medical and cosmetic skincare products, for the commercialization and development of Pliaglis ® in mainland China (the “License Agreement”). million and US$1.8 About Juyou Bio – Technology Co. Juyou Bio-Technology Co.,

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Teva Announces Launch of an Authorized Generic of Epiduo® Forte Gel (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel 0.3%/2.5%), in the U.S.

The Pharma Data

Epiduo® Forte Gel had annual sales of $253 million in the U.S., Avoid skin products that may dry or irritate your skin such as medicated or harsh soaps, astringents, cosmetics that make your skin dry, and products containing high levels of alcohol, spices, or limes. Currently, 1 in 11 generic prescriptions dispensed in the U.S.

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Calamine lotion for chickenpox skin itchiness

Druggist

Calamine lotion available in the UK for management of chickenpox symptoms contain a mixture of calamine (15%) and zinc oxide (5%). Creams contain higher amounts of oil(s), and therefore are of thicker consistency. The main advantage of aqueous calamine cream over calamine lotion comes from the difference between both formulations.