BioPharma Reporter

OCTOBER 6, 2021

A probe has identified 'human errorâ at the Spanish contract development and manufacturing organization, Rovi, as the reason for the presence of metal contaminants in Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses, leading to Japanese authorities withdrawing 1.6 million doses of the shot in August.

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Pharma in Brief

AUGUST 9, 2021

On July 31, 2021, Health Canada published a Notice of Intent outlining its plan to amend the Food and Drug Regulations ( FDR ) and the Medical Devices Regulations in the spring of 2022. Health Canada is accepting comments on the Minister of Health’s proposal to amend the FDR and the Medical Devices Regulations until October 28, 2021.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Salmonella Outbreak from Poultry — The US A widespread Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated poultry affected thousands across multiple states this year. This persistent strain of Salmonella , also known as REPJFX01, not only led to significant illnesses but also prompted a massive recall and stricter regulations on poultry processing.

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The Pharma Data

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Food and Drug Administration is alerting the public that several categories of FDA-regulated products purchased from Jan. This alert covers FDA-regulated products purchased from Family Dollar stores in those six states from Jan. Today, the U.S. Families rely on stores like Family Dollar for products such as food and medicine. “No

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

New regulations are often reflective of the supply chain, food safety and consumer trends. Here are some of the top food industry regulations food and beverage companies should watch out for in 2022. Regulating Heavy Metals in Baby Food. Cannabinoid Regulations.

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XTalks

JULY 26, 2024

These tiny particles, primarily from environmental contamination, can infiltrate the food supply. Microplastics and nanoplastics primarily contaminate food through environmental exposure where crops and livestock are raised. Macroplastics and microplastics are growing concerns within the food industry.

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FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a proposed rule that would amend its prior notice regulations to add new information requirements and deadlines. food supply is safe by shifting the focus of federal regulators from responding to contamination to preventing it. By Sophia R.

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STAT News

MARCH 14, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency for the first time on Tuesday proposed enforceable regulations for “forever chemicals,” also called PFAS, in Americans’ drinking water. The six PFAS are the first new contaminants to be regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act’s 1996 amendments.

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XTalks

MARCH 26, 2021

It does, however, regulate toxins in other consumer products including arsenic, lead and cadmium, and the agency previously declared them dangerous to human health, particularly to babies and children. Currently, the US Food and Drug Administration does not set limits on heavy metals in most baby foods.

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NY Times

APRIL 30, 2021

The step was taken after Health Canada learned that an active ingredient was made in a Baltimore plant with contamination problems.

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XTalks

AUGUST 7, 2023

coli outbreak between 1992 and 1993 that claimed the lives of four children who had eaten contaminated burgers from the fast-food chain Jack in the Box. This heart-wrenching event prompted an increased focus on fast-food safety regulations. But the documentary argued that more regulatory work is still needed. It becomes a commodity.”

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XTalks

APRIL 17, 2023

While food safety regulations and advances in technology have greatly reduced the incidence of such events, some of the worst food safety incidents continue to occur. The causes of these events varied, from contaminated food and water to zoonotic diseases and poor hygiene practices. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The topic of sanitation regulation is also covered in ‘ Catalysing Citywide Sanitation For All Through Regulating Service Providers ‘ by IWA’s Regulation for Citywide Inclusive Sanitation initiative’s advisory and taskforce members – Yvonne Magawa (ESAWAS), Diego Polania (CRA), and Gustavo Saltiel (World Bank).

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STAT News

JANUARY 10, 2023

Food and Drug Administration for a host of serious manufacturing violations at a key plant in India, the latest instance in which the company was tagged by the regulator for quality-control problems.

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STAT News

JANUARY 19, 2023

In a stunning rebuke, the Food and Drug Administration accused a drugmaker of a “cascade of failures” for a litany of quality-control problems at a manufacturing plant, the latest instance in which the regulator has castigated an Indian pharmaceutical company for such lapses. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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Scienmag

APRIL 12, 2021

UMD-led study warns cascading effects of salts require coordinated management and regulation to avoid contaminating natural resources Credit: Sujay Kaushal When winter storms threaten to make travel dangerous, people often turn to salt, spreading it liberally over highways, streets and sidewalks to melt snow and ice.

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Pharma Mirror

MAY 13, 2021

Industry specialists working on contaminated land are being urged to use the new British Standard BS 10176 for soil sampling.

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pharmaphorum

MAY 5, 2022

Assuring end-patient safety through holistic contamination control. With advances in rapid microbiological methods, revised industry regulation, enhanced knowledge of innovative therapies, and novel testing methods, this industry is ever expanding. Sponsored by: Associates of Cape Cod, Bioscience International and Ecolab.

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XTalks

MARCH 22, 2024

Pesticides continue to linger on our food, even on crops where their use has been banned, pointing to systemic issues in food safety regulations. The EWG also provides a “Clean Fifteen” list , highlighting produce with the least pesticide contamination. Reducing and Avoiding Pesticides It’s not all doom and gloom.

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XTalks

AUGUST 15, 2024

These tiny particles, primarily from environmental contamination, can infiltrate the food supply. In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about how microplastics and nanoplastics primarily contaminate food through environmental exposure where crops and livestock are raised.

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XTalks

APRIL 1, 2021

In this week’s episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney discusses the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021 which aims to help the FDA regulate heavy metal contamination in baby food. Baby Food Safety Act of 2021: Why Didn’t FDA Regulate Heavy Metals Sooner? Is there arsenic in your baby food? Read the full articles here: .

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pharmaphorum

JULY 22, 2022

for an Improved, Efficient and Contaminant-Free Cleanroom. Key Reasons to attend: Learn how to maximise the latest cleanroom technologies to modernise your contamination control strategy. Increase your cleanroom availability & accessibility through streamlined approaches to contamination control. Advances in Pharma 4.0

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NY Times

MAY 10, 2022

The report sheds new light on executives’ worries about deficiencies in the company’s quality control systems at its troubled Baltimore plant; no contaminated doses were ever released to the public.

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XTalks

JULY 25, 2024

For instance, if a contamination is detected, the platform can pinpoint the affected batches and locations, enabling swift recalls. By using these platforms, companies can easily adhere to these regulations. This minimizes the risk of defects or contamination reaching the consumer.

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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. Why Cinnamon is Prone to Higher Lead Levels Cinnamon can become contaminated with lead through various pathways. One primary source is environmental contamination.

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XTalks

APRIL 18, 2024

In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about the discovery of elevated lead levels in cinnamon products, which has prompted a closer look at food safety practices and regulations. Cinnamon can become contaminated with lead through various pathways.

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XTalks

APRIL 19, 2023

Researchers at McMaster University in Canada have developed a rapid Salmonella test for detecting contamination in chicken and other foods, which could help to reduce the cost of food processing and improve food safety. Traditionally, Salmonella detection was done through a series of tests that could take several days to complete.

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World of DTC Marketing

JULY 8, 2021

Pharma is afraid of these conversations under the “we’re a regulated industry” excuse but what is hard to understand is why they’re not listening to the concerns of online health seekers and addressing their concerns in content?

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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. We go to the facility.

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World of DTC Marketing

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

SUMMARY: Pharma companies, like J&J, have received criticism for engaging in illegal activities, such as providing kickbacks and bribes, knowingly shipping adulterated or contaminated drugs to pharmacies, and marketing drugs for unapproved uses. Johnson & Johnson has paid $2.7 billion in penalties. Ethical leadership!

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The Pharma Data

MARCH 29, 2022

Today’s action marks the first consent decree of permanent injunction against an animal food manufacturer for violating public safety standards under Part 507 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) requirements) of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Preventive Controls for Animal Food Regulation. Related Information.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Sprouts can carry a risk of foodborne illness if they are contaminated, and unlike other fresh produce, the warm, moist conditions required to grow sprouts are ideal for the rapid growth of bacteria, including Salmonella , Listeria , and E. No confirmed illnesses related to Fortune Food’s products have been reported to the FDA.

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pharmaphorum

MARCH 19, 2021

Since the third quarter of last year DeepVerge’s scientists have been working to transform an AI-based water contamination detection system into a unit that tests for the presence of the coronavirus. A femtogram is 0.000000000000000001 kilograms.

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XTalks

AUGUST 12, 2020

Thomson International, a company based out of Bakersfield, California, has recalled red, yellow, white and sweet yellow onions shipped from May 1, 2020 until now due to potential Salmonella contamination. of Bakersfield, California, USA, or any products made with these onions. More about Salmonella.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The requirements come from two specific FSMA regulations: the Preventive Controls for Human Food (PC Human Food ) and Produce Safety. And under three FSMA regulations, suppliers may also use third-party audits to verify their activities. Related: Is the FDA Doing Enough to Regulate Added Chemicals in Foods?

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World of DTC Marketing

AUGUST 26, 2021

The Supreme Court explicitly upheld vaccine mandates against deadly diseases in Jacobson, where it explained: “the rights of the individual in respect of his liberty may at times, under the pressure of great dangers, be subjected to such restraint, to be enforced by reasonable regulations, as the safety of the general public may demand.”

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XTalks

JULY 26, 2021

In another study evaluating the microbial load of a plant-based meats, the researchers concluded the products they studied were susceptible to post-processing contamination. FDA Regulation. The storage and handling of these products should mimic that of raw meats,” the authors wrote. Dietary and nutritional factors.

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