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Johnson & Johnson Pulls Neutrogena and Aveeno Spray Sunscreens Over Benzene Contamination

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Johnson & Johnson is recalling sunscreens from two of its popular brands over concerns of carcinogenic benzene contamination. Therefore, levels should be monitored at different stages of production to avoid harmful benzene contamination. Growing Contamination Issues. Despite this, contamination issues still persist.

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Container Closure Integrity Testing: A Necessity for Pharmaceutical Industry

Roots Analysis

Considering patient’s health and safety, the drug products are expected to be free from microbial contamination and should be safe for use throughout the drug’s life cycle. So as to ensure the safety of drug and prevent any chance of risk, container closure integrity testing is performed on container closure systems.

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Mars Recalls Select Skittles, Starbust and Life Saver Gummies over Possible Metal Contamination

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According to the company, products were manufactured by a third party and subsequently distributed across North America. Since metal contamination is a common issue in food production, resulting in expensive recalls and lawsuits, the FDA has implemented metal detection standards to ensure the same principles are followed for all companies.

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Lead in Food: Regulatory Imperatives and Industry Responsibilities

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Lead, a toxic metal, can enter the food supply through environmental contamination during the growing, raising or processing of foods. FDA’s Regulatory Framework on Lead in Food Lead contamination in food can arise from various environmental sources, including past usage of lead in paint, gasoline and plumbing materials.

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Flexible grinding processes for sterile nanopharmaceutical manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

Nano-based delivery systems are on the rise, as they enable manufacturers to deliver therapeutic agents to specific targeted tissue in a more controlled manner. Regulations and guidelines for nanopharmaceuticals are still relatively in their infancy, including for cleaning processes and the prevention of cross-contamination.

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Outsourcing Biologics Fill Finish Manufacturing : Streamlining the Production Process for Biopharmaceutical Companies

Roots Analysis

Further, the manufacturing of biologics fill finish is a highly complex and cost-intensive process. Notable examples of fill finish manufacturing companies equipped with SA25 aseptic filling workstation include ( in alphabetical order ) Emergent Bioservices, PCI Pharma Services, Singota Solutions and WuXi Biologics.

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API landscape in 2022: Drivers and solutions for small molecules

Pharmaceutical Technology

Research by GlobalData (Contract Small Molecule API Manufacturing Industry by the Numbers – 2021 Edition) shows that containment facilities are in high demand as the use of cytotoxic drugs continues to grow. This suggests a move towards high-value specialised manufacturing. Containment challenges.