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Delsie Braganza

Delsie joined the Focal Point Research team in 2011 and has been an invaluable asset for our clients. With her strong regulatory and quality assurance background, she is able to help clients understand the Canadian and US requirements, set targets to achieve compliance, and attain their goals to get products to market.

Delsie is able to audit facilities, set up and maintain GMP compliant facilities, develop strong quality management systems, and co-ordinate successful Health Canada inspections. In addition to this, Delsie oversees all regulatory compliance reviews and submissions made to Health Canada and the US FDA.

Delsie obtained an Honours Bachelor of Science (Hons. B. Sc.) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Toronto, Post-Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Quality Operations (RAQ) from Seneca College and Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS).

When she’s not learning something new, Delsie loves spending time with family, going on road trips or long walks, and swimming.

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Robert Fichtner

Since co-founding Focal Point over 20 years ago, Rob has led our Regulatory and Scientific practice. A chemist by training, his experience includes Cosmetics, Drugs, Medical Devices, Consumer Products and Natural Health Products (Dietary Supplements). Rob has participated in the launch of thousands of products including their formulation, manufacturing and regulatory submissions for approval. His wealth of experience spans almost 40 years in innovation.
Rob has been involved in all aspects of innovation and new product development. He shares some of his insights in his new video series “Lectures in Innovation”. You can view the first video here.
When not supporting innovators, Rob spends his time becoming a better sailor and guitar player.

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Reclassification of High-Level Disinfectants and Sterilant Solutions as Class II Medical Devices

by Jenn Porter | Mar 26, 2019 | Canadian Regulatory, Medical Devices

Health Canada issued a notice on March 18th, 2018 regarding changes to classification of high-level disinfectant and sterilant solutions intended for use on medical devices. Instead of being regulated by the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR), disinfectants and...

The U.S. Crackdown on CBD

by Jenn Porter | Mar 21, 2019 | Canadian Regulatory, Natural Health Products, Research/Science/Technology, U.S. Regulatory

The increasingly popular use of CBD in prepared food and drink in New York City is beginning to gain attention for its questionable legality. The New York City Department of Health confirmed that it is starting to place focus on restaurants that use cannabidiol (CBD)...

Recyclable Cosmetic Packaging – A Step Closer to an Eco-Friendly World

by Jenn Porter | Mar 19, 2019 | Cosmetics, Research/Science/Technology

As environmental awareness increases, consumers are looking for products that are sustainable for a better future. This means buying cosmetics and personal care products that are packaged in materials that are not going to end up in landfills or contribute to...

Expanded Sunscreen Pilot – Health Canada

by Jenn Porter | Mar 14, 2019 | Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics, OTC Drugs, U.S. Regulatory

Having fun in the sun is usually not a good idea without having proper sunscreen protection. Sunscreens are equipped with active ingredients that prevent damage from UV rays by using either chemical or physical UV filters. However, with most sunscreen products in...

Canada’s Food Guide – Revamped!

by Jenn Porter | Mar 12, 2019 | Canadian Regulatory, Research/Science/Technology

After a multiyear project to revise Canada’s Food Guide, the Canadian federal government has introduced a new food guide that dramatically overtakes its iconic previous one, shifting its focus towards encouraging plant-based eating, and reducing emphasis on meat and...
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