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

Feb 20, 2019

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...

Hurdle Technology: A Paraben-Free Approach to Cosmetics

Feb 13, 2019

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...

US FDA to Launch Cosmetic Allergens Survey for Consumers

Feb 6, 2019

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)...

The Green Winds of Change: The Revolutionary US Hemp Farming Act of 2018

Jan 30, 2019

The Hemp Farming Act is another victory in the world of cannabis. As of December 12, 2018, the Farm Bill passed through both houses of congress and is on its way to for full presidential approval. It is suspected that the Bill will be signed in the near future by the...

An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away: Apple Watch and the Monitoring of Disease and Disorder

Jan 23, 2019

There’s no denying that Apple has made great strides in the areas of technology, leaving consumers clamoring at the doors of just about every store whenever a new release is made. The pinnacle of innovation, their sleek designs intricately coalesce with a complex...

Health Canada takes Action on Talc

Jan 16, 2019

What is a risk assessment of a chemical substance? A risk assessment is an integral part of maintaining both the health of Canadians and the environment. Risk assessments are executed by Environment and Climate Change Canada under the CEPA (Canadian Environmental...

An Unsung Hero: Could Blue Light be the Answer to Hypertension?

Jan 9, 2019

A constant victim of media scrutiny, blue light has recently received a lot of negative press with regards to its damaging effects to the skin. Side effects such as hyperpigmentation and oxidative stress have been found to be associated with the exposure of...

It’s Kinda A Big Dill: The Basics of Food Regulation in Canada

Dec 20, 2018

An essential part of any day, food is all around us. Accessible from a variety of sources, everywhere from grocery stores to department stores to speciality retailers, if a threat arises, the risk posed to consumers can be grave. Seemingly simple mistakes such...

Reducing Regulatory Burden: Repeal of the Toxics Reduction Act

Dec 20, 2018

An ongoing process for the Ontario government, goals have been made to reduce the “regulatory burden” on both manufacturers and government. Out with the old and in with the new, the government is looking to clean house of regulations that overlap and add seemingly...

Cosmetovigilance: Safety in Cosmetics

Dec 19, 2018

What is Cosmetovigilance? Cosmetovigilance can be described as the careful post-market surveillance of cosmetic products after they have been made available to consumers. More simply put it can be defined as monitoring cosmetic safety. Similarly to the concept of...

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