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May 18 2018
Globally Harmonized System - How does it affects your products

Globally Harmonized System: How Does it Affects your Products?

By | Cosmetic and Food Regulations | No Comments

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) is an international system created by the United Nations in order to standardized classification and labeling of chemical substances and mixtures. GHS by the United Nations includes several regulations such as, product testing, universal warning pictograms and safety data sheet for hazardous chemical. GHS is followed by many countries all over the world such as Canada, the U.S.A., the EU, etc. Most of them use it as a reference but integrated with their own local regulations.

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May 08 2018
allergens

3 Tips To Better Manage Food Allergens

By | Labeling and Packaging Management | No Comments

Food allergens are a real concern in the US. According to the FDA, about 2% of adults and 5% of infants and young children suffer from food allergies. Each year, it is estimated that approximately 30,000 people need emergency room treatment. For the same period, food allergies cause the death of about 150 individuals.
With millions of Americans affected by food allergies, it is crucial for the food and beverage manufacturers to, firstly, understand what exactly food allergens are; and, secondly, implement processes to control and manage all types of allergens in their products.

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May 01 2018
regulatory compliance in the USA

Cosmetic Regulations in the USA – All You Need to Know

By | Cosmetic and Food Regulations | No Comments

In the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regulate cosmetic products. FDA gives the standards but most of the states have their own regulations such as California.
In addition to cosmetic, FDA regulates all products containing more than one ingredient: foods, drugs, electronic products, medical devices, tobacco and cosmetics.

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Apr 25 2018
food and beverage formulation trends

4 Trends in Food and Beverage Formulation

By | Formulation and Recipe Management | No Comments

The food and beverage industry has been very dynamic in following trends in order to stay ahead of the game. Taking into consideration those trends, companies largely invest in new product development or re-formulation. Indeed, the need to develop new products through new or re-formulated recipes is supported by strong competition and demanding consumers – especially Millennials. Recently, there has been a great focus on reformulating or developing new product with healthier ingredients and cleaner labels. Formulators have been challenged to find new ways and ingredients to simplify labels while meeting expectations in term of nutrition, function and taste.

Here are some trends that should be embraced to stay relevant with consumers:

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Apr 17 2018
Cosmetic regulations in California

Cosmetic Regulations in California: What You Should Know

By | Cosmetic and Food Regulations | 2 Comments

Each 50 states of the U.S. are under national and federal regulations. It is not uncommon that states have different regulations from others. This is exactly what happens in the state of California, especially, when it comes to cosmetic products. In addition to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, California as its own rules that all businesses selling in this state must follow.

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Apr 03 2018
PLM cosmetics solution

PLM for Cosmetics: Why Do You Need to Invest?

By | Cosmetic and Food Software | No Comments

Cosmetic manufacturers and brands are subject to regulations requirements that are more and more strengthened all over the world. Cosmetic businesses more than ever, must optimize their innovation process to face:

  • A fast-growing competitor landscape
  • Shortened product lifecycle due to seasonal constraints
  • Increasing product development costs
  • Higher consumer expectations
  • Fast-evolving technologies
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