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Health Canada To Amend Cosmetic Regulations – Enhance Regulatory Oversight

Health Canada To Amend Cosmetic Regulations – Enhance Regulatory Oversight

by Ann Francis | Jun 13, 2022 | Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics, Research/Science/Technology

Health Canada has been proposing amendments to the Cosmetic Regulations to introduce requirements to disclose certain fragrance allergens on the cosmetic product labels as well as amendments to enhance regulatory oversight for cosmetics. These amendments are part of...
New French Language Requirements per Québec – Bill 96

New French Language Requirements per Québec – Bill 96

by Sagarika Sharma | Jun 13, 2022 | Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics, Research/Science/Technology

On June 1, 2022, Québec’s Bill 96 became law. While most of the amendments will come into force at a later date, some significant changes came into force immediately on June 1, 2022. As a result, most businesses operating in Québec will have to adjust their practices...
Potential Presence of Toxic Substances in Cosmetics

Potential Presence of Toxic Substances in Cosmetics

by Sagarika Sharma | Apr 14, 2022 | Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics

If you are a manufacturer, distributor, importer, or consumer of Cosmetics in Canada, please read the following information for the safety of the environment and human health: Certain cosmetics contain chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The...
NOTICE WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SUBSTANCES ON THE REVISED IN COMMERCE LIST (R-ICL)

NOTICE WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN SUBSTANCES ON THE REVISED IN COMMERCE LIST (R-ICL)

by Sagarika Sharma | Mar 17, 2022 | Canadian Regulatory, Cosmetics, Natural Health Products, OTC Drugs, Research/Science/Technology

The Department of the Environment published a notice on March 12, 2022 to collect information on the commercial status and use of approximately 700 substances including biopolymers, plant extracts, mineral extracts, proteins, fats, animal extracts, waxes and...
Senators Introduce Bill – Modernizing the Safety of Personal Care Products

Senators Introduce Bill – Modernizing the Safety of Personal Care Products

by Jenn Porter | Jul 13, 2021 | Cosmetics, U.S. Regulatory

New legislation titled the Personal Care Product Safety Act is intended to replace the 83 year old law that currently governs this category of regulated product. The bill, introduced by Senators Feinstein and Collins in mid-June 2021, will help improve safety for...
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    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 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 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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    Jennifer has been bringing new products to market for over 10 years. Her career with Focal Point Research has a foundation based on service excellence, leadership, and a passion for both the cosmetic and health products industries.

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    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.