×

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.

×

Jennifer Porter, BA Psychology, MBA – President & CEO

​Having started at Focal Point Research in 2011, Jenn has been fully engaged in the company and since day one, has leveraged her MBA and interest in the regulated products industries to grow her passion for the business and services offered. 

Jenn has excelled at building on initial conversations with a variety of companies from all industries seeking regulatory and quality assurance services. She has developed strong relationships with each client, offering each one a unique opportunity to have the Focal Point Research team help them develop successful strategies and bring products to market, while ensuring their compliance needs are being fulfilled. 

Jenn has not only been a leader internally, but a key contact for all clients and in 2021, Jenn was the obvious choice to lead Focal Point Research into the future as the successor to company founder, Rob Fichtner.

Jennifer balances her career by honouring her wanderlust, spending her leisure time golfing, and enjoying the outdoors with her loving dog.

×

Robert Fichtner

Since co-founding Focal Point over 20 years ago, Rob has led our Regulatory and Scientific practice. A chemist by training, his experience includes Cosmetics, Drugs, Medical Devices, Consumer Products and Natural Health Products (Dietary Supplements). Rob has participated in the launch of thousands of products including their formulation, manufacturing and regulatory submissions for approval. His wealth of experience spans almost 40 years in innovation.
Rob has been involved in all aspects of innovation and new product development. He shares some of his insights in his new video series “Lectures in Innovation”. You can view the first video here.
When not supporting innovators, Rob spends his time becoming a better sailor and guitar player.

(905) 271 2709 mail@focalpointresearch.net
Focal Point
  • Home
  • About
  • Team
  • Services
    • Cosmetic Consultants
      • Natural Health Products
      • Topical OTC Drugs
      • Medical Devices
      • Consumer Products
      • FDA Consulting
    • Health Canada Consultants
      • Regulatory Affairs
      • Pharmacovigilance Services
      • MoCRA
      • Ingredient Compliance
      • CEPA
  • Innovation
  • Articles
  • Contact
Select Page
Feeling Blue: Can Blue Light Damage Your Skin?

Feeling Blue: Can Blue Light Damage Your Skin?

by Jenn Porter | Oct 22, 2019 | Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics, Medical Devices, Natural Health Products, Research/Science/Technology, U.S. Regulatory

While the general public is largely aware of the harmful effects ultraviolet (UV) light can have on our bodies, as well as the basic measures that should be taken to protect ourselves against such effects, the dangers surrounding blue light seem to go relatively left...
Update on Titanium Dioxide in Sunscreens

Update on Titanium Dioxide in Sunscreens

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,...
Microbeads in Toiletries Regulations

Microbeads in Toiletries Regulations

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...
California Senate Passes Cosmetics Fragrance Disclosure Bill

California Senate Passes Cosmetics Fragrance Disclosure Bill

by Jenn Porter | Aug 30, 2019 | Cosmetics, U.S. Regulatory

California’s Senate has recently approved a bill to require cosmetic manufacturers to disclose fragrances or flavours of concern on their label. The Fragrance and Flavour Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2019 is calling for expanding the disclosure requirements...

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Restricts Microplastics and Siloxanes

by Jenn Porter | Jul 9, 2019 | Cosmetics, European Regulatory, Medical Devices, Research/Science/Technology

Intentionally Added Microplastics: Microplastics are manufactured and used in many products on the European market. These ‘intentional’ uses of microplastics are the focus of the proposed restrictions. The potential posed environmental and human health risks of...

U.S.-China Tariff Increase Updates

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...
« Older Entries
Next Entries »

Recent Posts

  • Canada Issues Guidelines on Civil Greenwashing Claims
  • Final Release of GUI-0080: Foreign Building GMP Compliance
  • Health Canada Monograph Updates
  • CARB Survey Deadline Extended
  • Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act: What’s New and What Lies Ahead

Recent Comments

    Archives

    • August 2025
    • June 2025
    • May 2025
    • March 2025
    • October 2024
    • June 2024
    • May 2024
    • April 2024
    • March 2024
    • December 2023
    • November 2023
    • September 2023
    • August 2023
    • July 2023
    • June 2023
    • January 2023
    • December 2022
    • November 2022
    • July 2022
    • June 2022
    • April 2022
    • March 2022
    • October 2021
    • July 2021
    • April 2021
    • March 2021
    • February 2021
    • January 2021
    • November 2020
    • October 2020
    • August 2020
    • July 2020
    • June 2020
    • May 2020
    • April 2020
    • March 2020
    • February 2020
    • January 2020
    • December 2019
    • November 2019
    • October 2019
    • September 2019
    • August 2019
    • July 2019
    • May 2019
    • April 2019
    • March 2019
    • February 2019
    • January 2019
    • December 2018
    • November 2018
    • October 2018
    • September 2018
    • August 2018
    • July 2018
    • June 2018
    • May 2018
    • April 2018
    • March 2018
    • February 2018
    • January 2018

    Categories

    • California Cosmetic Regulations
    • California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
    • Canadian Quality Assurance
    • Canadian Regulatory
    • Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
    • Cosmetics
    • Cosmetics
    • Environment and Climate Change Canada
    • European Regulatory
    • Events/Company Updates
    • FDA
    • Federal Plastics Registry
    • Importation of NHPs
    • Innovation
    • Medical Device
    • Medical Devices
    • MoCRA
    • Natural Health Products
    • OTC Drugs
    • Our View
    • Research/Science/Technology
    • Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act
    • U.S. Regulatory
    • U.S. State Updates
    • Uncategorized
    Copyright © 2025 Focal Point Research Inc.
    Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
    Website Design and Development by PLAY