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November 28, 2024

Quality of oils

Background:  An analysis of the fatty acid composition is an important aspect in determining the quality and physiological value of fats and oils. Some fatty acids […]
November 18, 2024

Cosmetic product

Legal background:  According to Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 (Cosmetic Products Regulation), the designated responsible person (manufacturer, importer, etc.) shall ensure the safety of […]
November 5, 2024

herbal medicinal products

Background:  Nitrosamines are genotoxic and carcinogenic substances that can be generated from secondary or tertiary amines and nitrosating agents (e.g. nitrous acid and its salts, nitrites, […]
October 17, 2024

Cosmetic products

Background:  Endocrine disruptors (ED) are substances that have an unwanted impact on the endocrine systems of human and animals and as such may exert a negative […]
October 9, 2024

Food supplements

Background:  The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is receiving an increasing number of European Commission mandates to evaluate the safety of “other substances”, e. g., parts […]
August 29, 2024

Phytopharmaceuticals – Development

Background:  Monographs compiled by the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) include ones on traditional herbal medicinal products (traditional use (TU)) as […]