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In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, a lot of safety testing will need to occur to ensure the people affected by the storm are safe from toxic waste whose sites flooded and spilled the waste, chemical residues in the soil, mold, and perhaps most importantly, water...
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) describe regulatory testing of electronic components of consumer goods. All electronics emit some degree of electromagnetic radiation. EMI is electromagnetic energy that alters how an...
Looking for medical device testing? On March 12, 2015, the US Food and Drug Administration released a final guidance for medical device reprocessing entitled "Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling” This guidance was...
The FDA is continually working to improve patient outcomes by including patients as well as their comfort and safety in the development of new drugs, biologics, and medical devices. A relatively new law, the 21st Century Cures Act, was designed as a way to bring...
Are those bakery cupcake glittery frosting and cake topper dessert decorations safe?
Epigenetics is the study of changes or variations in gene expression that are caused by external factors switching the genes on and off, ultimately affecting how they are expressed. Epigenetic changes occur naturally though they can be influenced by age, lifestyle,...
Toxicology research and testing are critical components of ensuring the safety and efficacy of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. This discipline involves the study of the adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms and the...
FDA compliance in veterinary medicine testing is not only a regulatory requirement but also a benchmark for quality and safety in animal health products. Ensuring the safety and efficacy of veterinary drugs, devices, and food additives is a top priority that...
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services whose main goal is the advancement of behavioral health. SAMHSA aims to reduce substance abuse and mental illness in the U.S. The...
U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) is an organization whose main goal is to help improve human health by creating standards to ensure higher quality and safer pharmaceuticals, foods, and dietary supplements (learn more about USP standards). The FDA enforces standards set by...
With potential history-making Winter Storm Juno set to be a blizzard in 7 USA states almost upon us, manufacturers of outdoor products may be wondering how their products will hold up under the predicted extreme cold temperatures blustery wind, and 1-3 feet of...
While Labor Day often means time off of work to barbeque with friends and family, lounge beachside, or just relax Indoors, Contract Laboratory would like to take the time to remind everyone about the importance of employee safety. So, why you are enjoying your...
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As someone who has spent more than their fair share of time in a lab coat, I...
As one of the biggest online retailers in the world, Amazon sells millions of...
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