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Attorney Tope Leyimu Discusses Proposed FDA ban on Hair Relaxer Products Containing Harmful Chemicals – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 137

XTalks

This episode features an interview with Attorney Temitope (Tope) Leyimu, a toxic exposure attorney at Motley Rice who is leading a lawsuit over hair relaxing products that contain harmful chemicals. The FDA recently issued a recommendation for the recall of chemical hair relaxers containing harmful chemicals. Temitope (Tope) O.

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Children’s products labeled water- or stain-resistant may contain PFAS, study says

Scienmag

Seems like kids are always getting into something, so products marketed toward them often claim to repel liquids. Some items contain potentially harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to accomplish this feat, but companies aren’t required to disclose these “forever chemicals” on labels.

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Leading direct-to-consumer marketing companies for pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical companies hold permission to market their products directly to consumers. The direct-to-consumer marketing companies for pharmaceuticals are increasingly moving online as it supports the digitisation of information, enabling patients to take control of their health.

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Leading commercial packaging companies in contract marketing

Pharmaceutical Technology

Packaging plays a vital role in maintaining the quality, safety, user-friendliness and marketability of drugs and other pharmaceutical products. Finding the best commercial packaging suppliers in contract marketing. Pharmaceutical packaging formats and materials. Trends in pharmaceutical contract packaging.

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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. She noted that EWG’s online database has identified more than 2,000 personal care products that contain talc, including more than 1,000 loose or pressed powders that could pose an inhalation risk. MONDAY, Nov.

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Container Closure Integrity Testing: A Necessity for Pharmaceutical Industry

Roots Analysis

Considering patient’s health and safety, the drug products are expected to be free from microbial contamination and should be safe for use throughout the drug’s life cycle. Therefore, several quality checks are performed to ensure product’s sterility and stability. Evolving Landscape of Container Closure Integrity Testing Services.

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Streamlining development with containment in early drug discovery

Drug Discovery World

It may seem counterintuitive to spend time and money on planning for containment and delivery systems for a drug in the earliest stages of discovery when the chances of that molecule making it to market are still quite low. The increasing complexity of drug products has raised concern among pharmaceutical developers.