XTalks

JUNE 22, 2023

The Rethink Plastic alliance, in collaboration with a coalition of 81 organizations, is advocating for the integration of effective reuse systems into the European Union’s (EU’s) Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. This push aims to mitigate waste produced by single-use plastic takeaway packaging.

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XTalks

APRIL 11, 2024

As a staple spice in many kitchens, the discovery of elevated lead levels in cinnamon products has prompted a closer look at food safety practices and regulations. Why Cinnamon is Prone to Higher Lead Levels Cinnamon can become contaminated with lead through various pathways. One primary source is environmental contamination.

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XTalks

APRIL 18, 2024

In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about the discovery of elevated lead levels in cinnamon products, which has prompted a closer look at food safety practices and regulations. Cinnamon can become contaminated with lead through various pathways.

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XTalks

AUGUST 25, 2023

In the US, the primary agency responsible for regulating allergen labeling on food products is the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While this act is intended to make it easier for consumers with food allergies to identify potential allergens in the products they purchase, many believe it falls short.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Last Friday, The Coca-Cola Company issued a recall of some of its beverages because the affected products may contain pieces of metal bolts, washers or other foreign objects. Both the Minute Maid and Coca-Cola beverages are set to expire in 2022, which means consumers might still have products that contain the unspecified contaminants.

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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2021

SB 343 adds additional requirements; it requires that California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) update regulations that require disposal facilities to provide information on recycling data. For companies selling products in California, it is not enough to simply follow the FTC Green Guides.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

“The ability to rapidly test and detect these pathogens on food and processing equipment allows for immediate intervention and remediation that can reduce widespread contamination that results in loss of product, foodborne illness and subsequent devastating economic impact to the food producers associated with product recalls.”.

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XTalks

MAY 18, 2023

Abigail Snyder, an assistant professor of food science, has been investigating the effectiveness of superheated steam in cleaning these environments and preventing contamination. Its dry nature makes it highly valuable in maintaining the quality of food products during processing. Instances of E.

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XTalks

AUGUST 31, 2020

The study, “ Seeding of outbreaks of COVID-19 by contaminated fresh and frozen food ,” was published in the journal BioRxiv which circulates preliminary findings that have not been scrutinized by peer review. Related: Garden Gourmet’s Plant-Based Tuna Exploits Market ‘White Space’. “An

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

While the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would normally issue a recall, no recall was issued because the products are no longer available for purchase. The following products are subject to the public health alert [view label]: 10-oz. The following products are subject to the public health alert [view label]: 10-oz.

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XTalks

MAY 30, 2023

The healthcare industry has one of the heaviest environmental footprints, and manufacturers are increasingly faced with regulations to make more sustainable products,” said Mohammad H. The patch itself is made of biodegradable nanocellulose and contains no plastic additives. Behfar, senior scientist at VTT, in the news release.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Regulators said that the first dose of the vaccine had 70% effectiveness in protecting against COVID-19 in the period between the first dose taking effect and a second shot. Using the contaminated mouthwash can result in “oral and, potentially, systemic infections requiring antibacterial therapy.

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XTalks

APRIL 6, 2023

Because no specific brand of flour has been linked to the outbreak, no products have been recalled at this time. Raw flour is prone to contamination in the field by birds and animals as well as during harvest, transportation and processing. The agency said most people who fell ill reported eating raw dough or batter made with flour.

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

After voters approve the measures, the state legislatures usually will need to set up regulations in each state. ” Type 2 Diabetes Drug Metformin Recalled Due to Contamination with Carcinogen. This is the latest in several recalls of metformin due to potentially cancer-causing contaminants, CNN noted.

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Pharmacy Checkers

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The FDA’s continuing problems with inspections of drug manufacturing plants, as well as the relative comparative strength of other drug regulators, ought to inspire serious reflection, even introspection, among drug safety policy professionals about whether or not, and how, we have the gold standard. Why do I write “exact same”?

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pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Cleanrooms are critical in the development of pharmaceuticals, offering a controlled environment free from contamination to test new drugs and therapeutic devices. Different ISO standards are required depending on the processes and products developed within the environment. Meeting strict standards. Enter cleanrooms-on-demand….

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

When you consider the existing challenges limiting the upstream production of viral vectors, this figure becomes even more alarming. We saw a huge potential for these stable cell lines; it’s really the most logical and efficient way to scale up AAV production. So, we set out to solve some of the problems,” she explains.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In 2022, Januvia was flagged for nitrosamine contamination , a potential carcinogen commonly produced as a byproduct during drug manufacturing. for a 2-pen package (0.6 & 1.2 for a 3-pen package (1.8 While sales remain strong, they have been on the decline. mg doses), or $815.27 Why it did so well: Merck recorded $1.7

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

coli O157:H7 strain found by Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) in Tanimura & Antle brand packaged single head romaine lettuce. brand packaged single head romaine lettuce with a pack date of Oct. recalled packaged single head romaine lettuce with a pack date of Oct. SILVER SPRING, Md. ,

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

trillion) agreement reached in late July between leaders of the 27 countries in the European Union, a truly historic stimulus package designed to rescue flailing economies from COVID-19. The package is made up of a €390 billion fund in grants and a €360 billion in low interest loans. And stimulus packages continue.

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The Pharma Data

MAY 13, 2021

Product Name: 101 Toxic Food Ingredients – New Conversion Breakthrough. If within the first 60 days of receipt you are not satisfied with Wake Up Lean , you can request a refund by sending an email to the address given inside the product and we will immediately refund your entire purchase price, with no questions asked.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 2, 2023

Datwyler is a leading provider of parenteral packaging components and is helping the industry put quality first through the invention of the FirstLine® manufacturing standard. The discovery of large quantities of nitrosamines in many drugs has led to a high number of product recalls, and new regulatory guidelines have quickly followed.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 22, 2023

According to the GlobalData report Contract Injectable Packaging Trends in the Bio/Pharma Industry , more than half (55%) of FDA drug approvals in 2021 were accounted for by injectables. During the Covid-19 pandemic, large-scale vaccine production placed unprecedented demand on the parenteral packaging industry.

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Conceding that they may disagree whether legalization of recreational cannabis or cannabis use is a “net positive,” the governors agreed that the cannabis industry is permanent, that states have implemented “strong regulations,” and supporting the state regulated cannabis marketplace “is essential for the safety of the American people.”

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Pharmaceutical Technology

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

There are a number of reasons why OSD forms dominate the market, not least because they are simple to administer, and it is easy to differentiate one OSD product from another. Compared to other dosage forms, tablets are simpler to manufacture, package, and transport.

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