Heightened Scrutiny on 1,4-Dioxane Limits in Consumer Goods

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.

Jennifer Porter, BA Psychology, MBA – President & CEO

Having started at Focal Point Research in 2011, Jenn has been fully engaged in the company and since day one, has leveraged her MBA and interest in the regulated products industries to grow her passion for the business and services offered.

Jenn has excelled at building on initial conversations with a variety of companies from all industries seeking regulatory and quality assurance services. She has developed strong relationships with each client, offering each one a unique opportunity to have the Focal Point Research team help them develop successful strategies and bring products to market, while ensuring their compliance needs are being fulfilled.

Jenn has not only been a leader internally, but a key contact for all clients and in 2021, Jenn was the obvious choice to lead Focal Point Research into the future as the successor to company founder, Rob Fichtner.

Jennifer balances her career by honouring her wanderlust, spending her leisure time golfing, and enjoying the outdoors with her loving dog.

Regulatory agencies are increasingly focusing their attention on the presence of 1,4-dioxane in household/personal care products.

The regulatory framework in New York has already established strict thresholds for this chemical. Currently, the state restricts 1,4-dioxane concentrations to a maximum of 1 part per million (ppm) for personal care and household items, while setting a 10 ppm limit for cosmetic formulations.

Meanwhile, regulatory pressure is expanding on the West Coast, where the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is pushing forward with new proposed rules. Under this pending action, manual dishwashing liquids and shampoos that contain 1,4-dioxane at levels exceeding 1 ppm would be officially classified as Priority Products. The California agency anticipates that it will officially finalize these regulations by the early months of 2027.

Given this shifting compliance landscape, the ability to accurately detect 1,4-dioxane at very low parts-per-million levels is essential. Implementing rigorous, low-ppm analytical testing has become a mandatory practice for manufacturers to verify their formulations and maintain confidence in their overall regulatory compliance strategies.

Contact our team to review your formulations.

Delsie Braganza

Jennifer Porter, BA Psychology, MBA – President & CEO

Heightened Scrutiny on 1,4-Dioxane Limits in Consumer Goods

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