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Article Periodic Thank You Swiss regulators align with EU on chemicals, biocides

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Swiss regulators align with EU on chemicals, biocides The Swiss Notification Authority for Chemicals has announced new adaptations are in the offing that will harmonize parts of the Swiss Chemicals and Biocidal Products ordinances with recent updates to corresponding EU legislation. the authorization list).

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Commercial interests contribute to drug use and addiction

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Great progress has been made in reducing smoking in the United States, which has led to major improvements in health, but the rapidly growing vaping industry, if not properly regulated, could jeopardize this. Adolescents exposed to cannabis marketing have greater odds of using the drug.

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Article FDA Thank You In a new final rule, FDA carves out a regulatory niche for medical gases

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In a new final rule, FDA carves out a regulatory niche for medical gases Industry has been lobbying FDA and Congress to regulate medical gases different from other types of drug products since the 1970s. It also proposed several packaging changes to safeguard against misidentification. The Medical Gas Safety Act , introduced by Rep.

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Analysis Chemical Thank You FDA updates list of chemicals in the food supply under agency review

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FDA updates list of chemicals in the food supply under agency review The FDA has announced an update to its List of Select Chemicals in the Food Supply Under FDA Review, which details the agency’s ongoing post-market assessments for chemicals in human food. This marks the first update to the list, which first debuted in July 2023.

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Article Periodic Thank You EPA orders manufacturer to stop producing PFAS and manufacturer petitions court

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PFAS are used to repel water, oil, stains, and increase durability, and are found in a wide array of consumer and industrial products including non-stick cookware, fabric treatments, food packaging, cleaners, textiles, leather, cosmetics, paper and paints, fire-fighting foams (AFFF), and wire insulation. for uses under TSCA.

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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. 66 bans the placing of BPA on the market in thermal paper in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.02% by weight. eye damage, cat.

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Analysis Life Sciences Thank You The 51 regulations that FDA is currently working on

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The 51 regulations that FDA is currently working on The FDA today unveiled its much-anticipated Spring 2023 Unified Agenda, a document outlining the regulations the agency plans to release in 2023 and beyond. The anticipated date of publication is June 2023, meaning we should see this regulation imminently.