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Conference Notebook: ACI’s Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Conference

FDA Law Blog

As readers of our blog know, MoCRA was a significant change to regulation of cosmetics. Now in the second year of implementation, companies have started noticing the consequences as FDA implements the new requirements and develops regulations and guidance.

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CBD Research: A Dive into the Regulations of Cannabis Research

Advarra

Even though CBD and cannabis usage has grown, and marketing claims have proliferated regarding potential therapeutic applications, there is still little research on their effects on the human body. The post CBD Research: A Dive into the Regulations of Cannabis Research appeared first on Advarra. Funding Research on Cannabis.

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What is a natural health product? Health Canada’s findings upheld by Federal Courts

Pharma in Brief

The Courts’ decisions provide insight into how natural health products are distinguished, under federal law, from cosmetics and from drugs subject to the Food and Drug Regulations. These distinctions are important as they determine the regulatory burden required to market a product in Canada.

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HP&M is Pleased to Welcome Lisa Baumhardt (Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert) and Sophia Gaulkin (Associate) to the Firm

FDA Law Blog

Baumhardt , MS, MJ, MT(ASCP), RAC, FRAPS, has joined the firm as a Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert, and that Sophia Gaulkin has joined the firm as an Associate. Baumhardt provides counsel to medical device, in vitro diagnostic, and combination product manufacturers on a wide range of pre- and post-marketing regulatory topics.

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A VALID Argument: Proposed Legislation Would Reshape Regulation of Diagnostics

FDA Law Blog

Javitt — For many years, one of the most controversial topics in device regulation has been the dual-track oversight of in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) and laboratory developed tests (LDTs). At various points and in various ways, FDA has sought – mostly unsuccessfully – to regulate LDTs (see here ).

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ACI To Host Multiple Events Featuring HP&M Speakers – Discounts Available to FDA Law Blog Readers

FDA Law Blog

The American Conference Institute (“ACI”) will be hosting a series of go-to forums on critical topics including novel therapeutics, cosmetics/personal care products and Paragraph IV disputes. Claud will be featured at the Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics & Personal Care Products in New York, NY.

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Florida approved to import Canadian prescription drugs

Pharma in Brief

Whether Florida is able to import drugs from Canada, including in light of Canadian regulations controlling drug exports, remains to be seen. Eligible drugs must: (i) be approved by Health Canada; and (ii) meet FDA-approval conditions for a drug currently marketed in the US (aside from US labeling). 01.014.13).

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