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Is the FDA Doing Enough to Regulate Added Chemicals in Foods?

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Despite our best efforts to avoid added chemicals, the food and beverages we consume likely contain one or more of some 10,000 chemicals allowed to be added to foods. Some of these chemicals are known endocrine (hormone) disruptors linked to developmental, cognitive and other health problems in babies and adults.

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Leading freeze-drying systems suppliers for the pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries widely use freeze-drying systems to protect vaccines, antibodies, antibiotics such as penicillin, blood plasma, proteins, enzymes, hormones, viruses, and bacteria from heat and minimise their biological activity. The process eliminates the disadvantages of conventional drying methods or freezing.

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Top 8 American Foods Banned in Other Countries

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In a nation where the majority of store-bought food contain incomprehensible ingredients and employ labeling tactics designed to confuse consumers, understanding the nature of our snacks and meals can often prove difficult. Same goes for instant mashed potatoes, which often contain BHA to keep it from spoiling on the shelf.

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Thyroid Awareness Month 2024: Increasing Awareness and Exploring New Treatments for Thyroid Diseases

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The thyroid plays a critical role in the body by producing hormones that regulate metabolism, heart rate and body temperature among others. Types of Thyroid Conditions There are several different thyroid conditions, with each affecting thyroid hormone production or the gland’s structure, leading to a range of health issues.

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DEA Regs Bulk Up with 2014 Anabolic Steroid Control Law Additions

FDA Law Blog

Because anabolic steroids are also abused to enhance athletic performance and increase muscle strength, Congress has enacted three laws regulating anabolic steroids: the Anabolic Steroid Control Acts of 1990 and 2004, and the Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2014 (“DASCA”). DASCA became law, amending the CSA, on December 18, 2014.

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Top 5 Foods Banned in Europe

XTalks

This is because the US has more lenient food ingredient regulations, potentially exposing consumers to carcinogens and harmful chemicals. One of the reasons behind this gap is the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) “ generally recognized as safe ” — or GRAS — designation. BVO tends to accumulate in the human body.

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HPAPIs – Current Interest of the Pharmaceutical Industry

Roots Analysis

Owing to the advancement in clinical pharmacology and oncology domain, and the rising demand for targeted therapeutics and precision medicines, high potency active pharmaceutical ingredients (HPAPIs) and cytotoxic drugs have become one of the key areas of interest to researchers and drug manufacturers across the globe.