Preservatives Used in Cosmetics
Many natural and artificial preservatives are used to improve the safety and shelf-lie of cosmetics
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Bacteria Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) | Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE)
How PFGE and WGS are used to detect illness outbreaks? DNA fingerprinting is often performed on bacteria isolated from people who are sick by using techniques called pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) and whole-genome sequencing (WGS). These techniques provide...
CPSC Decision on Phthalates in Children’s Products
Last month, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued its final ruling on the use of phthalates in children's products, toys and articles. In a 3 to 2 vote, the commission ruled that children's products may not contain more than 0.1 percent of certain...
Liposome Research and Testing
Looking for liposome research? According to the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) Guidance Document entitled "Liposome Drug Products", a liposome is a microvesicle composed of a bilayer of lipid amphipathic molecules enclosing an aqueous compartment. It...
Biomechanics
Biomechanics is a large branch of science covering a wide spectrum of testing from how cells work, to how the human body moves, with a focus on learning more about how mechanical physics and engineering affect movement and body tissues. A common use or application...
What is Ames Testing?
The Ames test is an assay used throughout the world using bacteria to detect chemical substances that are known to cause DNA damage resulting in gene mutations. Testing is performed on substances from chemicals to new drugs. If the test results a positive, the...
What is a HSV Virus?
HSV, or the Herpes Simplex Virus, is a viral infection causing cold sores or blisters usually on the mouth or genitals. Infections are categorized by the area of the body infected. HSV-1, also known as oral herpes causes blisters on the face usually around the...
Illegal Drug Residues Testing in the Dairy Industry
Dairies must follow strict treatment protocols to reduce the risk of finding drug residues
Asphaltenes in Oil Production NEW LAB STANDARD – ASTM Test Method
Need testing for Asphaltenes in Oil Production? ASTM has announced that it will be releasing a new laboratory test standard for Asphaltenes in Oil Production. When it is released, it will be entitled "ASTM D7996, Test Method for Measuring Visible Spectrum of...
COSMOS | Cosmetic Organic and Natural Standard
The Cosmetic Organic and Natural Standard (COSMOS) is responsible for setting standards for the cosmetics industry in Europe. The COSMOS marking on cosmetics packaging verify that the product has met specific requirements for organic and natural products. More than...
IEC 62561 Lightning Protection System Components Compliance Testing
IEC 62561 compliance testing is a cornerstone in the development and installation of effective lightning protection systems.
Robot Testing
If one watched the decades old cartoon "The Jetsons," one would remember lovable Rosie the Robot cleaning George and Jane Jetson's glass capsule house. There may not be many people who have not wanted to have their very own Rosie the Robot. It seems futuristic, but...
Testing for Bisphenol A (BPA)
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins found in various consumer products, including food containers, water bottles, and thermal paper receipts. Due to its potential health risks, such as...
Regulation of Biological Products and Biopharmaceutical Products
Biological products comprise a wide array of products, all of which are regulated in the US by FDA's CBER (Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research) division and include regulation of blood, blood components, bioassays biosmiliars, biobetters, and...
Glycolysis Research Study Testing
Today, Contract Laboratory received a Test Request from a Pharmaceutical Company needing a preclinical contract research organization for glycolysis research study testing as part of a clinical trial. Glycolysis is the first step in cellular respiration, a process...
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