An instructional video has been added to provide step-by-step guidance on applying the Expanded Decision Tree for food chemical toxicity screening. If not evaluated or used properly, some chemicals in food may have toxic properties that could pose a risk to human health. The FDA helps to safeguard the food supply by evaluating the safe…
FDA’s Cosmetics News FDA Finds Six Additional Cosmetic Products Marketed as Gel Nail Polish Remover To Contain Methylene Chloride The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has discovered through testing that six additional cosmetic products marketed as gel nail polish remover contain methylene chloride, a prohibited ingredient in cosmetics. The testing is part of the…
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is advancing its review of four chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)—1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta [g]-2-benzopyran (HHCB), phthalic anhydride, o-dichlorobenzene (oDCB) and p-dichlorobenzene (pDCB)—by releasing draft documents related to the review of these chemicals and convening a peer review meeting of the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC). These chemicals are…
For non-EU chemical manufacturers and formulators selling into Europe, an Only Representative under EU REACH can be an effective way to simplify compliance and support continued market access. An Only Representative is an EU-based entity appointed to handle certain REACH obligations on behalf of a non-EU company. This can be especially useful when a business…
For non-EU chemical manufacturers, formulators, and exporters, understanding the role of an Only Representative under EU REACH is essential for maintaining access to the European market. If your company places chemical substances, mixtures, or certain articles into the EU, appointing an EU REACH Only Representative can help centralize compliance, reduce importer burden, and improve supply…
cGMP Audit: Why It Matters for Quality and Compliance A cGMP audit is one of the most important tools for evaluating whether a company’s quality systems, manufacturing processes, and documentation practices meet current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements. In regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, dietary supplements, and cosmetics, cGMP audits help identify compliance…
December 31, 2025 Contact Information EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it will move to regulate dozens of applications of five widely used phthalate chemicals to address environmental and workplace risks. This decision is based on final risk evaluations, released today, for each of these chemicals: Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBP),…
December 31, 2025 Contact Information EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON – In compliance with a court ordered deadline, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed a robust review of 1,3-butadiene using gold standard science. We used the best research, data, and testing available, along with input from the public and independent expert peer reviewers to complete this thorough…
Featured image republished from FDA news release. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released a congressionally mandated report under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) evaluating the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic products. While the report reviews available scientific evidence on potential safety concerns, the FDA’s…
Occupational exposure assessment is a cornerstone of occupational and environmental health. It provides the evidence needed to understand how workers come into contact with hazardous agents and guides decisions that protect health, improve workplace safety, and ensure regulatory compliance. Whether addressing chemical, physical, or biological hazards, exposure assessment transforms workplace observations into actionable data. What…