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Microbeads in Toiletries Regulations
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'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 to...
Can Health Features on Devices Detect Dementia Signs?
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...
Sterigenics Makes Deal to Reopen Willowbrook Sterilization Plant
Following the shutdown of an Illinois Sterigenics plant in February of 2019, a deal has been made for it to be reopened, pending approval from the DuPage County Circuit Court. According to a Medtech Dive post, the closure of the Willowbrook plant caused losses of...
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Restricts Microplastics and Siloxanes
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
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...
Can Sunscreen Absorption into the Bloodstream Pose Health Risks?
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...
Effects of Sterigenics Plant Shutdown on Medical Device Licences (MDL) in Canada
Sterigenics, an international company who provides sterilization solutions for medical devices, pharmaceutical, commercial, and food industries, has shut down its plant in Willowbrook, Illinois. The recent shutdown, which took place in February 2019, was linked to the...
Amway Launches 50 New Apps with New Digital Technology Model
Amway, an American multi-level marketing company that sells health, beauty, and home care products, has approached a new take on improving their business before outsider digital technology disrupts it. They recently teamed up with Texas-based software company, Kony,...
New Self-Care Framework Timeline
Health Canada is working towards improving the way self-care products (cosmetics, NHPs, and non-prescription drugs) are regulated in Canada. These changes will be implemented via the “Self-Care Framework” to regulate low-risk self care products in the same way, and...
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