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Why Plant-Based Meat Safety Differs From That of Animal Protein

XTalks

But several researchers and experts have brought to light some food safety concerns of plant-based meat, and why it must be treated differently than that of animal protein. Because of their near-neutral pH and high protein and moisture content, plant-based meats are susceptible to microbial growth. FDA Regulation.

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10 of the Worst Food Safety Scandals in Recent History

XTalks

While food safety regulations and advances in technology have greatly reduced the incidence of such events, some of the worst food safety incidents continue to occur. The causes of these events varied, from contaminated food and water to zoonotic diseases and poor hygiene practices. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

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DeepVerge’s nanochip-based COVID breath test could be ready this year

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Now the Ireland-based firm said that early data from studies shows the system can detect and identify the COVID virus S-Protein in quantities at 40 femtograms per millilitre at close to 100% specificity. A femtogram is 0.000000000000000001 kilograms.

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MenuTrinfo’s ‘Certified Free From’ Label: An Assurance in Allergen-Free Dining

XTalks

In the US, the primary agency responsible for regulating allergen labeling on food products is the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Xtalks spoke to Betsy Craig, CEO and founder of MenuTrinfo, to find out how the company certifies products and where government regulations fall short. We go to the facility.

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Quality by design with a focus on biosimilars

Pharmaceutical Technology

There are many variabilities with biosimilars and the brand name protein drug.” Protein-based drugs are extremely expensive and so if you can create a biosimilar and potentially lower the cost, then this is an incentive for many companies to try to get into that marketplace, but also for regulators to encourage development.”.

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As FDA inspections return, upholding compliance and maintaining GMP readiness is more crucial than ever

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The pharmaceutical industry has long been highly regulated to help ensure quality and safety across all aspects of its business. On top of this, some regulations have changed, plunging more facilities into the possibility of not complying. Implementing Pharmaceutical Quality systems.

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HPAPIs – Current Interest of the Pharmaceutical Industry

Roots Analysis

The ADCs bind to specific proteins or peptides in cancer cells with very high specificity and efficacy influencing the biological functions. A molecule having 2-50 amino acids is considered as peptide whereas, group of peptides are responsible for forming a protein.