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

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and internationally Establishing and communicating a substance’s potential to cause cancer is a cornerstone of chemical regulation worldwide. Many entries in category 2B are only weakly associated with carcinogenicity and are generally unlikely to be regulated for causing cancer. For more on the regulation of glyphosate in the E.U.,

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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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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. B1) BPA’s regulation across so many sectors affecting different parts of the supply chain (i.e., eye damage, cat.

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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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Though regulations guide some aspects of how expiration dates are determined, the agency has but limited power to extend those dates unilaterally. As part of current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) regulations, drugs are required to bear an expiration date determined by “appropriate stability testing,” according to 21 CFR 211.137.

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Analysis Chemical Thank You The 174 regulations the EPA is currently working on

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The 174 regulations the EPA is currently working on The Environmental Protection Agency has unveiled its Fall 2023 Unified Agenda, which provides a look into the agency’s regulatory agenda for the upcoming year. The expected release dates of the agendas rarely line up exactly with the actual dates when the agency releases the regulation.

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Analysis Chemical Thank You What we expect the EPA to do in April 2024

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What we expect the EPA to do in April 2024 The top line: In this returning feature, AgencyIQ looks at public data to determine what the EPA is planning to do in the month ahead, including deadlines, meetings, events, planned regulations, comment periods, and more. PFAS regulations for drinking water.

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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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FDA updates set the stage for broader use of harmonized standards for safety reporting Though long considered a top priority by regulators, the process to standardize and harmonize the submission of individual case safety reports (ICSRs) has been slow. Periodic Benefit-Risk Evaluation Reports ).

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