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Controlled Substance Pharmaceutical Drug Testing and Analysis

By Editorial Team | Jan 19, 2023

The Controlled Substance Act was passed as Title II of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970. It has schedules for the control of 5 classifications of drugs. The US Food and Drug Administration and the US Drug Enforcement Administration...

Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act | LHAMA

By Editorial Team | Jan 19, 2023

The Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act, or LHAMA, exists to ensure art materials are free of potentially dangerous chemicals, substances, and other potential hazards. This act requires that all art supplies and materials intended for use by the public have...

What is SAMHSA?

By Editorial Team | Jan 18, 2023

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...

How is ISO 10993 Medical Device Biocompatibility Testing Performed?

By Editorial Team | Jan 18, 2023

ISO 10993 medical device biocompatibility testing is performed to observe how compatible a device is with living tissue. To be considered biocompatible, a device needs to cause no local or systemic response. Biocompatibility is determined through a series of tests...

Medical Device Biocompatiability Testing

FPLA Fair Packaging and Labeling Act Compliance Testing

By Editorial Team | Jan 16, 2023

Performing Testing to be in Compliance with the FPLA - Fair Packaging and Labeling Act Fair Packaging and Labeling Act FPLA ComplianceThe Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) of 1967, issues regulations from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the US Food...