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The U.S. Crackdown on CBD

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)...

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Expanded Sunscreen Pilot – Health Canada

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...

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Canada’s Food Guide – Revamped!

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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FDA Proposed Regulation Regarding OTC Sunscreen Monograph

An additional proposed rule was issued on February 26th, 2019 by the United States Food and Drug Administration as they work towards finalizing a monograph for non-prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreen drug products. The efforts are aimed towards ensuring...

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Alexa – Your New Best Friend for Cardiovascular Health?

For patients facing the ongoing health concern of having high blood-pressure, it can be difficult to monitor the status of their condition over a long period of time. It may be a feasible option to check blood-pressure on a daily basis, and take medication to control...

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A New Approach to Saving Water – 1 Head at a Time

Liquid Shampoo – a Concept of the Past? The first product ready to be launched by a beauty startup features an “Out of this World Amazing” concept: waterless shampoo. Kailey Bradt, an entrepreneur from New York, founded OWA Haircare, and is developing revolutionary...

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Hurdle Technology: A Paraben-Free Approach to Cosmetics

With the recent consumer hype of seeking paraben-free products, cosmetic manufacturers are faced with the challenge of creating new products that are still safe and free from harmful microorganisms. One solution to this might lie with hurdle technology. Parabens have...

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US FDA to Launch Cosmetic Allergens Survey for Consumers

A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Release outlines the launch of a web-based survey to gain consumer insight on allergens in cosmetics such as fragrances, hair products, makeup, nail products, and skin care products.  Pending Office of Management and Budget (OMB)...

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