by Jennifer P | Apr 25, 2018 | Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics, European Regulatory, U.S. Regulatory
From the very early years of the cosmetic industry, animal testing was used to ensure the safety of new cosmetic and personal care products when applied to the skin. Ever since, there has been controversy of the ethics of this practice. Animal rights groups denounce...
by Jennifer P | Apr 18, 2018 | Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics, Natural Health Products, OTC Drugs
In November 2017, Health Canada opened a public consultation on their proposed approach to regulating cannabis upon legalization. They have recently posted the summary of the comments they had received during the consultation, in addition to further information about...
by Jennifer P | Apr 11, 2018 | Events/Company Updates
Focal Point Research is very honoured to have received an award nomination for Co-op Employer of the Year last month from the University of Guelph. FPR was nominated by student Anna Schwanke who completed an 8-month Co-op term at FPR in 2017. “FPR has provided...
by Jennifer P | Apr 4, 2018 | Cosmetics
The makeup and personal care industry is increasingly becoming inclusive to suit enthusiasts of all ethnicities, and beliefs. This can be seen by the rise in popularity of halal makeup. This trend a result of the growth of the economies of Middle Eastern countries...
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