XTalks

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This diagnosis sparked a realization for the team, inspiring them to create beverages that were healthier and contained reduced sugar. Consequently, there’s been a significant push from brands and organizations to curtail sugar content in their products. Sugar is ubiquitous.

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XTalks

AUGUST 25, 2023

In the US, the primary agency responsible for regulating allergen labeling on food products is the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Xtalks spoke to Betsy Craig, CEO and founder of MenuTrinfo, to find out how the company certifies products and where government regulations fall short. These are not just one-off inspections, either.

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XTalks

JANUARY 17, 2023

The new labeling requirements dictate that the name of the food source of a major allergen must appear either in parentheses following the name of the ingredient, such as “natural flavor (sesame),” or immediately next to the list of ingredients, such as “contains sesame.”. Related: Top 3 Allergy Friendly Food Brands.

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XTalks

MARCH 30, 2023

If passed, the bill would make California the first state to ban the sale and manufacture of foods containing titanium dioxide, among other chemicals and dyes. Currently, more than 1,800 brand name food products in the US have titanium dioxide listed in the ingredient statement.

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XTalks

MARCH 23, 2022

One such class-action lawsuit filed in August 2021 alleged that Hormel Foods deceptively labeled its Black Label Center Cut Bacon as containing 25 percent less fat than its regular bacon. Respondents cited packaging as the top area brands should focus on if they want to increase purchase intent.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A search of Food Scores , a database maintained by the EWG, generated nearly 3,000 brand-name food products that contain Red 3, including some varieties of Betty Crocker’s Fruit by the Foot, Entenmann’s Little Bites and Hostess’ Ding Dongs. Red 3 is also used to simulate the presence of a more desirable ingredient such as saffron.

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XTalks

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Nestlé Cereals, a UK division of the international food giant, recently announced the launch of Cheerios Vanilla O’s, a low-sugar cereal that contains no artificial colors or flavors. Classified as non-HFSS (high in fat, salt or sugar) under new UK government regulations , the new cereal’s main ingredient is whole grains.

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XTalks

JULY 1, 2021

But just because it can be used, doesn’t mean that all brands are willing to use it. Several other brands, including Dunkin’ and So Delicious, have removed it or reformulated its products to be titanium dioxide-free. Some fat-free ice creams, snack cakes, cookies, confections, jelly beans and mints also contain titanium dioxide.

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XTalks

APRIL 14, 2021

How Are Synthetic Food Dyes Regulated? Meanwhile, in Europe, the regulations of synthetic dyes differ from those in the US. In Europe, brands like Nestlé use radish, lemon and red cabbage extracts as a food coloring in their chocolates. In Europe , five food additives are banned which are not prohibited in the US.

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XTalks

APRIL 11, 2024

As a staple spice in many kitchens, the discovery of elevated lead levels in cinnamon products has prompted a closer look at food safety practices and regulations. Another factor is the use of certain pesticides and fertilizers that contain lead, which can accumulate in the soil and be taken up by plants. parts per million (ppm).

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XTalks

JULY 15, 2021

Brands in this selection include Rare Earth, Veuve Clicquot, Pino Cellars and Gravel Bar Winery. Not all winemakers mention whether a wine is vegan because there is no regulation that says to include which fining agents were used. PlantX, a vegan marketplace, added vegan wines to its online grocery selection.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Even though vegan chicken is generally made with a combination of plant-based ingredients designed to mimic the taste and texture of chicken, it contains no real chicken. Even if the word is followed by “vegan” or “plant-based,” meat producers believed there should be alternative names for foods that don’t contain meat.

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XTalks

JUNE 27, 2023

Many individuals prefer products from reputable brands known for their high quality. Counterfeiting: Fraudsters copy brand names, designs, recipes or unique techniques to create counterfeit products that imitate popular brands. Ensuring the guaranteed quality and safety of the food they purchase is crucial for consumers.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

They are part of the brand portfolio of Big Idea Ventures and have lined-up 15 food and beverage companies that are committed to using the lab-produced honey. Honeycomb contains up to 300 compounds and they are looking for the best approach to producing every compound and successfully putting them together, said Mandich. “We

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Hiroshi Takatoh is the entrepreneur behind this brand. Teatis has two flavors: Matcha and Ginger & Tumeric, both of which contain no chemical ingredients or sweeteners. They announced the close of their seed funding round last week, during which they raised $700,000, bringing the company’s total funding of $1 million.

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XTalks

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This is because the US has more lenient food ingredient regulations thanks to US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) designation. The brand has consistently shown that products free from GMOs, herbicides, preservatives and toxic chemicals can also prioritize taste.

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XTalks

JULY 11, 2024

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) found that smoky flavorings can contain harmful chemicals formed during the smoking process. The team wonders whether the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will take note of this ban and implement similar regulations in the US.

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XTalks

JUNE 21, 2024

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) found that smoky flavorings can contain harmful chemicals formed during the smoking process. Major producers, like Unilever’s Unox brand, which produces 16 million smoked sausages annually, will need to reformulate their products. Other companies, like I.T.S Other companies, like I.T.S

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Pharma in Brief

JULY 5, 2021

The Federal Court of Appeal ( FCA ) has confirmed that in an infringement action under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations , the “second person” ( i.e. , generic/biosimilar) is not precluded from pleading invalidity allegations in its Statement of Defence beyond those that were raised in its notice of allegation ( NOA ).

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XTalks

MAY 31, 2023

There are also several brands that offer low-sodium salts, which often contain a blend of sodium chloride and potassium chloride. “Therefore, developing preventive and therapeutic drugs for dementia seems critical for Japan’s rapidly aging population.” Some examples include Morton Lite Salt, LoSalt and NoSalt.

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XTalks

MAY 2, 2023

The GI measures how quickly a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood sugar levels, with high glycemic foods causing rapid spikes in blood sugar levels that can lead to insulin resistance and other health problems. a South Korean food ingredients manufacturer that produces tagatose under the brand name Tagatesse. CJ CheilJedang Corp.

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Druggist

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

In other words, melatonin acts as a biological clock that regulates sleep. Melatonin, therefore, can be used to promote and regulate sleep (Wagner et al., Each 1ml of melatonin contains 1mg of melatonin. Other brands of prescription-only melatonin include Slenyto and Syncrodin. Melatonin liquid (Melatonin oral solution).

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pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

While a small amount of technical debt is normal, a Salesforce org that contains too much of it can become increasingly vulnerable and more expensive to maintain over time. In highly regulated environments like life sciences, improper security measures and easy outside access to data can be a major problem. .

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Pharmacy Checkers

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

As my greater advocacy initiatives have worked to implore the FDA to bring more balance, commonsense and fairness to regulating and providing consumer education about personal imports of prescription drugs, I’ve realized that I should practice the same in how I talk about the FDA. The medications that we obtain in the U.S.,

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FDA Law Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

In 2020, CMS issued a final rule providing a broad definition of “new formulation” as “any change to the drug, provided that the new formulation contains at least one active ingredient in common with the initial brand name listed drug.” We wrote a memorandum summarizing CMS’ regulation here.

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Olympian Clinical Research

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This is where medical-grade skincare like SkinCeuticals, ZO, Colorescience, Obagi, SkinMedica and Alastin distinctly outshine drugstore brands. Precision Formulation Medical Grade Skincare Designed with precision, medical-grade products contain higher concentrations of active ingredients.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This is because the US has more lenient food ingredient regulations, potentially exposing consumers to carcinogens and harmful chemicals. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) identified several food products containing this chemical, such as Entenmann’s Coconut Crunch Donuts and Sara Lee Honey Glazed Buns.

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XTalks

AUGUST 12, 2020

In addition to the onion recall, Thomson International recalled seven types of salsa, prepared salads and sandwiches that contain the contaminated onions and were sold in places such as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Trader Joe’s and more.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

It details FDA’s interpretation of the regulation 21 C.F.R. FDA interprets the regulation for drug products without an established name (generally monograph drug products do not have an established name) as requiring the name of the active ingredient, the pharmacological category, and strength. (The underline added).

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pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

This increased brand recognition clearly acts as a double-edged sword. There are plans by the UK health sector containing bold proposals to modernise patient information storage. It brings an expectation and a need for pharma to deliver more, move faster, and therefore grow trust as they reach further into peoples’ lives.

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XTalks

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Dutch brand, founded by Harmen Treep in 2008, recognized the immense gap in the market and created a line of lactase enzyme supplements tailored to cater to the lactose-intolerant community. The dilemma becomes intensified for those who love baking but are restricted due to the pervasive presence of lactose in baking ingredients.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Regulators said that the first dose of the vaccine had 70% effectiveness in protecting against COVID-19 in the period between the first dose taking effect and a second shot. Some people in clinical trials of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine were given the two doses several months apart. Food and Drug Administration said. Shane Erickson Inc.

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XTalks

MAY 17, 2024

The settlement requires Totality to take several specific corrective actions, which include refraining from making any statements that suggest the spa’s products are genuine, FDA-approved Lilly products, and stopping the use of Eli Lilly branding in promoting any of the products.

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FDA Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

By way of background, FDA’s longstanding regulations “fulfill[] the statutory requirements for patent listing,” 80 Fed. After all, such exclusivity attaches to every first-filed ANDA that “contains and lawfully maintains a certification described in paragraph (2)(A)(vii)(IV) for the [referenced] drug.” d)(2)(i). 21 U.S.C. §

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XTalks

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Last year, Consumer Reports (CR) revealed that dark chocolate could contain cadmium and lead, metals known to cause health issues. Brands ranged from the globally recognized like Hershey’s and Nestlé, to retailers like Costco and Walmart, and even specialized brands such as Droste and Navitas. The central theme?

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

342(a)(2)(C)(i), because they bear or contain an unsafe food additive. While some brands have made self-determinations of GRAS, the agency stated that it is not “aware of any basis to conclude that CBD is GRAS for use in conventional foods.”. Other major brands like PepsiCo and Carl’s Jr. 331(ll) and 331(a).”.

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XTalks

APRIL 14, 2023

Related: Why Plant-Based Meat Brand Planterra Foods is Shutting Down Despite calling the situation “atypical,” this is not the first time the plant-based meat giant has issued a recall of its products. Various foreign materials, including metal, plastics, string and wood, had been found in Beyond Meat products between January and April 2022.

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