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Packaging Solutions for Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: Insights and Considerations

XTalks

A container closure system consists of all the packaging components that contain and protect a pharmaceutical product. Container Closure Systems. A container closure system protects the product from environmental conditions, safeguarding a product’s purity, strength, safety and efficacy.

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Scientists Unveil Biodegradable, Antibacterial Food Packaging

XTalks

Chan School of Public Health and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore recently unveiled a biodegradable, waterproof and antibacterial food packaging. The “smart” packaging kills harmful microbes and can extend the shelf life of fresh foods for multiple days. So, how does it work? Coli or Listeria. percent in the same year.

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Are RXBars Healthy? An In-Depth Look at the Trending Protein Bar

XTalks

RXBars have become a focal point in the protein bar sector, primarily driven by a surge in health-conscious consumers. In 2013, lifelong friends Peter Rahal and Jared Smith launched RXBars, rapidly becoming a favorite choice for those seeking convenient and clean protein. ” slogan. So, are RXBars healthy?

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FDA Issues Two Guidance Documents on Food Allergen Labeling Requirements

FDA Law Blog

labeling of major food allergens in bulk foods, dietary supplements, protein-free ingredients, and foods produced through genetic engineering); and. Most notably, the draft guidance clarifies that the following food products are subject to the allergen labeling requirements: Bulk containers (e.g., Other technical labeling matters.

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Research illuminates how melanoma readies lymph nodes for tumor spread

Scienmag

Melanoma cells release small extracellular packages containing the protein nerve growth factor receptor, which primes nearby lymph nodes for tumor metastases, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The study results, published on Nov.

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Covid-19 Omicron boosters will reinvigorate injectables manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

And we are very prepared and have data that will answer those questions, what would be the advantage of shifting to an Omicron-containing vaccine, whether it's monovalent or bivalent.” Although the UK has fewer facilities, around 70% of those offer dose manufacturing with containment.

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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.