What to Look for When Hiring a Testing Lab
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
Method Validation vs. Verification vs. Transfer: What’s the Difference?
Understanding method validation vs. verification is vital when trying to launch your next regulated product. When testing regulated products such as Pharmaceuticals (Prescription and Over-the-counter), Medical Devices, Dietary Supplements or
An Overview of the Period After Opening & Cosmetic Shelf Life
Determining a product’s “period after opening” leads to the generation of valuable information and a better understanding of the overall experience that will be derived by the consumer. The inclusion
USP Eliminates Heavy Metals Test: FAQs Answered
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Free of Sulfates
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Stability Testing Requirements For OTC & Drug Products in the USA
All over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) drug products distributed within the USA are required to display an expiration date that is supported by stability studies that have been conducted in
Free of Gluten
What is Gluten? Although gluten is commonly thought of as a single compound, it is actually a combination of proteins found in cereal grains including wheat, barley, rye and oats.
Why It’s Important to Work with FDA Compliance Consultants
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
Free of BPA (Bisphenol A)
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
Simple Statistics for Clinical Trials Part IV: Understanding Common Data Analysis Terms
This is the fourth post of a four-part series on simple statistics for clinical trials. Without too much technical detail, this series of posts is intended to offer some background
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