What is Toxicology? Toxicology is the science of poisons, including the effects of those deleterious substances on living organisms. In vivo toxicology is the branch of the science that investigates those effects using laboratory animals upon which testing is conducted. In contrast, in vitro toxicology is the branch of the
Regulatory Status of Over-The-Counter (OTC) Drugs OTC Drug products (also referred to as ‘Nonprescription Drugs’) are defined by FDA as “drugs that are safe and effective for use by the general public without seeking treatment by a health professional.” With only a few exceptions, OTC Drugs may be launched in
Testing for product safety and claim support is crucial in the highly competitive, possibly soon-to-be-regulated personal care market. If you are just getting started, or need a refresher course, seek guidance from experts. These days, finding information is simple. Search Google for “cosmetic claim support” and find 2 million entries
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has a standardized set of principles that ensure the safety and consistency of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. Being compliant with the FDA means that products are safe to use and properly labeled. FDA compliance isn’t something that should be overlooked or taken lightly. Otherwise,
Bisphenol A Testing: What is Bisphenol A and what is it used for? Bisphenol A (commonly abbreviated as BPA) is an organic compound that has been used in food contact materials since it was first approved by US FDA in the 1960’s. It has been primarily used to harden certain
Even when you entrust the details of your clinical trials to an established professional testing facility, you still remain responsible for your study as a study sponsor. All clinical trials must be monitored, and monitoring is the responsibility of the study sponsor. Study monitoring by sponsors is required by the
Parabens are a class of preservative agents that are commonly added to cosmetic, food and drug products to prevent microbial growth and extend product shelf life. While parabens are still regarded as safe when employed in small amounts, some studies have shown parabens to mimic the hormone estrogen, which spurs
Clinical testing is a key component of pre-market product testing to evaluate product safety and efficacy. Typical clinical testing involves panelist recruitment, education of product use, and product performance evaluation via panelist response. However, if a manufacturer wishes to substantiate specific product claims, evaluate quantitative safety data specific to the
In the not too distant past, in order to conduct a skin sensitization test, either four-legged guinea pigs or human guinea pigs were used. Advances were made and testing was refined. Mice replaced the four-legged guinea pigs with the use of the Local Lymph Node Assay. Now, several in vitro
The topic of chemistry often conjures images of chemists mixing substances to yield chemical and colorimetric reactions and/or performing careful titrations. In the arena of wet chemistry testing, some of these classic techniques are still employed to perform both qualitative and quantitative sample analyses. While modern analytical techniques like UPLC
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What is Toxicology? Toxicology is the science of poisons, including the effects of those deleterious substances on living organisms. In vivo toxicology is the branch
Regulatory Status of Over-The-Counter (OTC) Drugs OTC Drug products (also referred to as ‘Nonprescription Drugs’) are defined by FDA as “drugs that are safe and
Testing for product safety and claim support is crucial in the highly competitive, possibly soon-to-be-regulated personal care market. If you are just getting started, or
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has a standardized set of principles that ensure the safety and consistency of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. Being compliant
Bisphenol A Testing: What is Bisphenol A and what is it used for? Bisphenol A (commonly abbreviated as BPA) is an organic compound that has
Even when you entrust the details of your clinical trials to an established professional testing facility, you still remain responsible for your study as a
Parabens are a class of preservative agents that are commonly added to cosmetic, food and drug products to prevent microbial growth and extend product shelf
Clinical testing is a key component of pre-market product testing to evaluate product safety and efficacy. Typical clinical testing involves panelist recruitment, education of product
In the not too distant past, in order to conduct a skin sensitization test, either four-legged guinea pigs or human guinea pigs were used. Advances
The topic of chemistry often conjures images of chemists mixing substances to yield chemical and colorimetric reactions and/or performing careful titrations. In the arena of