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Cosmetic Claims Substantiation
Why Are Cosmetic Claims Substantiation Studies Important? When approaching a claims-support study for any product that produces a cosmetic endpoint, it is important to understand the types of claims available.
Simple Clinical Trial Statistics Overview
Planning a successful clinical study begins with some central questions: What question(s) do we want to answer? What statistical methods will help us answer these questions? What
Drug Product Contaminants: Part Three
There have been growing concerns over the increasing number of chemical contaminants being found in today’s drug products. A recent example was the discovery of benzene in aerosol OTC Sunscreen
Drug Product Contaminants: Part Two
There have been growing concerns over the increasing number of chemical contaminants being found in today’s drug products. A recent example was the discovery of benzene in aerosol OTC Sunscreen
Drug Product Contaminants: Part One
Each of the following topics will be discussed over the course of this three-part article exploring Drug Product Contaminants: Definition of a Drug Product Contaminant Types of Contaminants that are
Environmental Monitoring Programs to Reduce Contamination
The term Environmental Monitoring generally refers to the processes and activities that are conducted for the purpose of characterizing and monitoring the quality of a defined environment, with the eventual
Expert Cosmetologist Grading: The Key to Hair Care Product Testing
Walk down the hair care aisle in any store, and you’ll see packaging with claims like “reduces frizz,” “increases shine,” or “color protection.” Every brand wants their product to stand
5 Pieces of Legislation That Could Impact Your Cosmetic Products
Regulatory Status of Cosmetic and Personal Care Products in the US Cosmetic and personal care products sold in the US are regulated by the FDA under the Federal Food, Drug
Why You Need to Use CPT For In-Vitro Toxicological Testing Services
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
10 Common Pitfalls When Launching OTC Drug Products in the US
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
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