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State Legislation for Heavy Metals in Cosmetics [2025]
Reviewed and Approved by Maged Sharaf, Ph.D., Senior Director, Labeling, Cannabis and Claims Consulting Services, EAS Consulting Group 1-Minute Summary There are no U.S. Federal regulations that establish specific limits for heavy metals like lead or...
Understanding Photostability Testing for Cosmetic & OTC Drug Products
Reviewed and Approved by Matilda Baghdasarian, MBA, Associate Director/Safety Officer, Certified Laboratories 1-Minute Summary Photostability testing simulates long-term light exposure to ensure OTC drug products and cosmetics remain safe and effective...
Certified Group at ASTA 2025 Annual Meeting and Exhibits: Ensuring Safety, Quality, & Innovation of Spices
By Jay Alappat, Ph.D, Chief Science Officer – Chemistry, Certified Group The global spice industry continues to grow, driven by increasing consumer demand for bold flavors, clean labels, and high-quality ingredients. However, with this growth comes the...
Tips for Auditing a Contract Lab for Testing Supplements
Reviewed and Approved by Shelly Blackwell, Senior Director, Dietary Supplements and Tobacco, EAS Consulting Group, a Certified Group company 1-Minute Summary Manufacturers should audit a contract lab’s personnel, test methods, equipment, and quality...