by Jenn Porter | Oct 2, 2019 | Canadian Regulatory, OTC Drugs, Research/Science/Technology, U.S. Regulatory
Last month the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a list of 20 chemical substances that they proposed be designated as High Priority Substances. The list, which was released as required under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), is...
by Jenn Porter | Sep 12, 2019 | Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics, Research/Science/Technology, U.S. Regulatory, Uncategorized
Currently, the Canadian Natural Health Products Ingredients Database (NHPID) lists Titanium dioxide (TiO2) as an opacifying agent and color additive for topical use, but is NOT permitted in sunscreens for these uses. However, according to Cosmetics Alliance Canada,...
by Jenn Porter | Sep 4, 2019 | Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics, Natural Health Products, Research/Science/Technology
On July 1st, 2019, the full Canadian prohibition on Microbeads in Toiletries came into effect for cosmetic products as well as natural and non-prescription products. As a result, regulatory officials may be kickstarting an enforcement program to ensure companies are...
by Jenn Porter | Aug 21, 2019 | Canadian Regulatory, Medical Devices, U.S. Regulatory
Apple Inc. and pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly have joined forces to conduct research on whether dementia and signs of cognitive decline can be detected via health features on the iPhone and Apple Watch. Evidation, a health tech startup, is also involved in the...
by Jenn Porter | May 21, 2019 | Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Research/Science/Technology, U.S. Regulatory
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) formally published a notice in the Federal Register on May 10th of an increase in tariffs from 10% to 25% on all List 3 products being imported from China. The 10% Tariff remains in effect until June 1st for...
by Jenn Porter | May 9, 2019 | Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics, European Regulatory, OTC Drugs, Research/Science/Technology, U.S. Regulatory
A pilot study recently published in the medical journal, JAMA, found that it took just one day of sunscreen use for several active ingredients in sunscreen products to enter the blood stream at high levels. The sunscreen absorption study, which was conducted by a...
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