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Left Out in the Cold: CBD as a Drug alongside Recreational Cannabis Legalization

by Jenn Porter | Nov 28, 2018 | Canadian Regulatory, Natural Health Products

The cousin of the cannabinoid family that sits alone in the corner, cannabidiol (CBD) is a relatively silent member in the recreational cannabis legalization family. The non-psychoactive counterpart to THC, this compound had a much lower profile until recently. Before...

FDA proposes 40-year-old allergen survey to Gather Consumer Information

by Jenn Porter | Nov 21, 2018 | Cosmetics, U.S. Regulatory

Anywhere you go its hard to not come across some form of cosmetic product. Imagine yourself as a consumer looking to purchase a tube of red lipstick.  There are more than a dozen brands capable of providing you with a vast selection for such a simple request.  With a...

Innovation meets Beauty Savvy: 5 Cosmetic Trends to Watch

by Jenn Porter | Nov 7, 2018 | Cosmetics, Research/Science/Technology

1. Cannabis Usage Trends With growing global leniency on this once highly regulated and stigmatized substance, a change in perspective is having a profound effect on its use in cosmetics and other forms of personal care. Big companies like Estee Lauder are starting to...

The Green Dawn: Canadian Federal Government Legalizes Recreational Cannabis

by Jenn Porter | Oct 30, 2018 | Canadian Regulatory, Our View

The beginning of a new era, as of Wednesday October 17th, recreational cannabis has become legal across Canada. The Cannabis Act can be found on the Government of Canada website and provides a full account of this new legislation including various attributes of this...

‘Do you have the Blues?’: Blue Light Filtering Cosmetics, the Next Big Thing?

by Jenn Porter | Oct 24, 2018 | Cosmetics, Research/Science/Technology

Akin to sunscreens, these new and innovative family of topical products aim to protect us from a growing problem associated with the technological world; blue light emitted from smartphones and computers.  Sunscreens with a twist of technology, blue-light filtering...
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    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 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 Porter, BA Psychology, MBA – President & CEO

    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.

    With the successful development of hundreds of new products, Jennifer 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 and adopting rescue dogs along the way.

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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.