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Hawaii to ban environment-disrupting sunscreen ingredients

Hawaii is largely known by its beaches and coral reefs. However, with recent changes to the climate and also human impact threatening to destroy its marine environment and surrounding ecosystems, the state is working to prevent further environmental damage. This...

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Sustainable Water Use in the Cosmetics Industry

As more and more consumers are becoming aware of the environmental impact of their day to day lives, many are looking to change the way they consume and use certain resources – water being one of them. More individuals are viewing water as a limited resource and one...

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Why the Economy Needs the Pharmaceutical Industry

There are many qualities that need to be analyzed when determining the state of a country’s economy. For example, the strength of the many industries that help develop it as well as the amount of research and innovation present and how it is assisting in driving the...

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Canada: New Consultation for Zero-Plastic Waste

Environment and Climate Change Canada has released an online consultation to discuss the process of moving the country towards zero-plastic waste. This will ask Canadians to share their ideas and suggestions in managing plastic waste and marine liter. In addition, it...

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The Push for a Worldwide Ban on Animal Testing

From the very early years of the cosmetic industry, animal testing was used to ensure the safety of new cosmetic and personal care products when applied to the skin. Ever since, there has been controversy of the ethics of this practice. Animal rights groups denounce...

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Updates to Upcoming Cannabis Legalization in Canada

In November 2017, Health Canada opened a public consultation on their proposed approach to regulating cannabis upon legalization. They have recently posted the summary of the comments they had received during the consultation, in addition to further information about...

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FPR Nominated Co-op Employer of the Year

Focal Point Research is very honoured to have received an award nomination  for Co-op Employer of the Year last month from the University of Guelph. FPR was nominated by student Anna Schwanke who completed an 8-month Co-op term at FPR in 2017. "FPR has provided me...

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The Rise of Halal Makeup

The makeup and personal care industry is increasingly becoming inclusive to suit enthusiasts of all ethnicities, and beliefs. This can be seen by the rise in popularity of halal makeup. This trend a result of the growth of the economies of Middle Eastern countries...

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