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Article Periodic Thank You European Commission unveils proposed ban on bisphenol A in food packaging

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European Commission unveils proposed ban on bisphenol A in food packaging The European Commission has proposed a total ban on bisphenol A and related substances for use in food contact materials. Stakeholders now have until March 8 to provide feedback on the proposal. BY SCOTT STEPHENS, MPA | FEB 12, 2024 10:42 PM CST Bisphenol A (CAS No.

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Analysis Chemical Thank You Explainer: carcinogen classification in the E.U., U.S., and internationally

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This framework is anchored in the Classification, Labeling, and Packaging Regulation (CLP) (1272/2008/EC), the bloc’s definitive legislation on classifying substances and mixtures. The EPA initially adopted a carcinogen classification scheme in 1986 before revising it in 2005. European Union The E.U. by inhalation, but not ingestion).

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A Roadmap for Introducing Novel Excipients: How to Approach Excipient Qualification with the FDA

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If the excipient is not listed in the IID, then a full nonclinical qualification program in alignment with the FDA’s 2005 guidance Nonclinical Studies for the Safety Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Excipients may be needed. Involving nonclinical/toxicology experts early on is key to reducing the package of studies as much as possible.

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Analysis Life Sciences Thank You The cost of artificially short expiration dates: Worsened shortages, higher costs and more waste

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In response to this report, FDA researchers published extensive data on the SLEP program, reviewing the findings for 122 drugs products (3005 different lots) evaluated by the program between 1986 and 2005. In some cases, manufacturers have determined that specific drug products have limited stability when the original packaging is opened.

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Discovering an Antimalarial Drug in Mao’s China

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However, the blandly clinical package of artemisinin and artesunate tablets reveals little about how the key compound was first discovered. It was only in 2005, after the emergence of widespread resistance of P.

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Article FDA Thank You FDA updates set the stage for broader use of harmonized standards for safety reporting

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Once E2D(R1) has been finalized following comments received during public consultation, the note stated that “the final changes will be published via the E2B(R3) Implementation Guide package and ICH E2B(R3) Questions and Answers document.” This week, the FDA made significant progress towards the full implementation of E2B(R3) requirements.

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Extraordinary General Meeting in Oncopeptides AB (publ) – Nov 03, 2020

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Based on detailed benchmark material produced by Deloitte showing statistic and market practice from other start up oncology companies within the US, the Board of Directors of Oncopeptides believes that an equity and performance based incentive program, in line with market practice for peer companies within the US, is a vital part of an attractive (..)