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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📢 FDA Modernization in Action: The Bemotrizinol Proposal & The Future of OTC Monograph Reform

Dec 12, 2025

The FDA's recent proposal to add bemotrizinol to the over the counter (OTC) sunscreen monograph marks a pivotal moment for the industry. This announcement represents more than just a new active ingredient; it serves as a proof-of-concept for the modernized regulatory...

Illinois Proposed Ban on Nonbiodegradable Plastic Glitter

Dec 11, 2025

In a recent post we covered the veto of California Assembly Bill 823 by the Governor, a decision driven by concerns regarding unintended consequences for natural and biodegradable alternatives. Following closely on this decision, the legislation regarding...

Washington State TFCA Sell-Through Period Expires December 31

Dec 8, 2025

Signed into law in 2023 as House Bill 1047, the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA) is one of the most stringent cosmetic safety laws in the United States. This law restricts nine chemicals and chemical classes. While the manufacturing ban officially began...

Health Canada Proposed Updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

Dec 4, 2025

Health Canada has launched a consultation on proposed updates to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. These changes are intended to enhance consumer safety by restricting or prohibiting certain ingredients based on new safety data. Proposed Additions (New...

Updates on Amendment and Notification Applications for Site Licences

Nov 3, 2025

Health Canada, under Bulletin No. 8, has provided updates to help streamline the site licence amendment and notification process for NHPs, improving predictability and speeding up license decisions. Key updates: Separate submissions: Amendment applications must be...

Health Canada Opens Consultation on Draft Guidance for Drug and Natural Health Product Summary Reports

Nov 3, 2025

Health Canada has launched a 60-day public consultation on its revised “Draft guidance on preparing and submitting summary reports for marketed drugs and natural health products.” The consultation period opened on October 24, 2025, and will close on December 23, 2025....

Health Canada Boosts NHP Transparency: GMP Inspection Results Going Public!

Nov 3, 2025

Health Canada is stepping up transparency by making NHP GMP inspection results publicly available on the Drug and Health Product Inspection Database (DHPID) as of October 29, 2025. This is a significant move that aligns NHP oversight with other regulated health...

FDA Launches Public Dashboard for Real-Time Cosmetic Adverse Event Data

Oct 28, 2025

In a significant move towards increased transparency under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) Public Dashboard for Cosmetic Products. This new,...

Reminder: California EPR Reporting Deadline is November 15

Oct 28, 2025

This is an important reminder for businesses subject to California’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law for packaging. The Circular Action Alliance (CAA), the Producer Responsibility Organization managing the program, is urging all single-use packaging...

California introduces the “C.U.R.L. Act” to ban certain Hair Relaxers Ingredients

Oct 28, 2025

The California Legislature has passed a new bill, SB 236, also known as the Combating Unsafe Relaxers (C.U.R.L) Act. This bill prohibits any person from manufacturing, distributing, selling, or offering for sale in California any hair relaxer product that contains a...

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