Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022(MoCRA)
What is the history of cosmetics regulation and what can we expect from the MCRA?
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Burdock Group
Jun 23, 20223 min read
Dr. Ray Matulka to speak at IFT First and shares his past experience with the event
Dr. Ray Matulka, or “Ray” as he prefers to be called, is a veteran in the field of toxicology and is Burdocks Group’s Vice President and...
Burdock Group
Oct 20, 202110 min read
Demystifying Dietary Supplement Claims part I: What is and What isn’t a Structure/Function Claim
Introduction During the first six months of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
Burdock Group
Apr 15, 20219 min read
Dietary Supplements vs. Functional Foods: Safety and Labeling
Safety and labeling requirements depend upon whether the product is a food or a dietary supplement.
Burdock Group
Jan 24, 20218 min read
Protein Sources in Aquaculture Feed: Quality and Nutrition
Introduction “Feeding fish to fish”; this is, feeding wild fish meal (FM) and fish oil (FO) to aquaculture fish as “aquafeed”. This “Fish...
Burdock Group
Sep 28, 20208 min read
Safety and Regulation of Cell-Cultured Meat as a Food Product
Introduction In 2003, the first ever tissue-engineered steak was eaten by Australian artists, Oron Catts and Ionat Zurr. This was for...
Burdock Group
Jun 1, 202010 min read
“The Dose Makes the Poison” – The Right and Wrong Way to Calculate an Estimated Daily Intake
Introduction The first lesson in toxicology is that “the dose makes the poison”; meaning that all things are toxic, even water when...
Burdock Group
Mar 15, 20204 min read
Before we GRAS, Let’s Sharpen Our Axe
Occasionally, a GRAS needs to be amended.
Burdock Group
Feb 4, 20204 min read
Opening the Dietary Supplement Floodgates
Historically, approximately 70% of dietary supplement notifications to FDA were rejected. This high rejection rate has had a chilling...
Burdock Group
Oct 6, 20197 min read
Regulatory Framework of Terpenes for Dietary Supplements
Terpenes are responsible for the taste, aroma, and pharmacological activities of many plants like citrus fruits, coriander, and eucalyptus.
Dr. George Burdock
Sep 10, 20195 min read
GRAS: Meeting the Burden of Persuasion
In the process of compiling a GRAS dossier, often so much emphasis is placed on showcasing the safety data that communicating the...
Burdock Group
Aug 3, 20193 min read
GRAS Questions: Why Should I Invest in a GRAS when Everyone is Already Selling My Ingredient?
“Why should I invest in a GRAS when everyone is already selling my ingredient?” Well, to be frank – it’s the law. “Any substance that is...
Burdock Group
Jul 14, 20197 min read
Reading the Cannabis Leaves: Predicting the Future of CBD in Food and Dietary Supplements
On May 31st, 2019 a panel of ten FDA officials, including the acting Commissioner, Dr. Ned Sharpless, sat for hours listening to over 100...
Burdock Group
Jun 2, 20195 min read
Supplying Non-traditional Fruit Ingredients for Food and Beverages
The race is on among ingredient suppliers to find new flavors and taste sensations to satisfy consumer demand for something more exciting...
Burdock Group
May 2, 20199 min read
The Nutritional Challenges of Cell-Cultured Meat for Pet Food
Introduction Growing meat in a lab for pet food from animal stem cells has many potential benefits including avoidance of legumes or...
Burdock Group
Apr 1, 20195 min read
Medical Foods Governance A Slippery Proposition
A precise characterization of the regulatory category “medical foods” remains elusive to many because it represents a category that is...
Burdock Group
Mar 2, 20194 min read
Cosmetics Gone Wild
As the consumer trend to seek natural products continues to grow, primarily due to their unfounded assumption of safety.
Burdock Group
Feb 2, 20195 min read
Perishable Food Delivered through Mail Carrier: Concerns of Spoilage
Convenience, avoiding long lines at the grocery store, or giving your loved ones’ an edible gift for Valentine’s Day are a few of the...
Burdock Group
Jan 7, 20194 min read
Low-Calorie Sweeteners: Are They High-Blood Sugar/Obesity Panacea As First Thought?
With the holidays-related consumption of rich, sweet and ever-so-plentiful cookies, cakes and other sweets quickly fading, and the annual...
Burdock Group
Dec 2, 20183 min read
Safety Around Holiday Plants
The holiday season is in full swing and with it comes the festive decorating and bringing some of the holiday’s traditional plants into...
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