Partnership for Food Safety Education Conducts First-Ever Analysis of Food …
The Partnership is supported by the Food Marketing Institute, the Grocery Manufacturers Association, NSF International, the Produce Marketing Association, and Cargill among other leading industry associations, professional societies in food science …
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ZeroWater Introduces First Gravity-Fed Tumbler for People On the Go
ZeroWater is the only gravity-fed filtration system to match the TDS levels found in Purified Bottled Water. The breakthrough ZeroWater filter has received certifications by NSF International and the Water Quality Association for the removal of copper …
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Organic Standards – just how relevant are they?
At the Scancos conference, held at the end of 2014, cosmetics chemist Colin Sanders and Organic Monitor director Amarjit Sahota both presented on the topic of organic certification, so CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com thought it would be good to get both …
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Winetherapy Comes to the U.S.; Italian Wine-based Cosmetics For Women Who …
Winetherapy (http://www.winetherapyspa.com), a line of natural, premium handcrafted Italian cosmetics, is now available in the United States. Created on a family vineyard in Umbria, the Winetherapy line includes 19 beauty products online for skin, hair …
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Gisele's Makeup Artist on Green Juice, Wellness, and Cleanses
But when I meet someone who understands the science behind natural beauty and starts sentences with "You want to know something Gisele [Bündchen] taught me?," I listen. Makeup artist Rose-Marie Swift, a favored makeup artist of Mario Sorrenti and Mert …
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Using Clay to Fight Fish Disease
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have unearthed a natural material that helps prevent a deadly fish disease. Kaolin, a type of clay found … The soft white clay has been used for years in cosmetics, medicine and papermaking. It is also …
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Article Link: http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20141125/calorie-rules-restaurants
“Americans eat and drink about one-third of their calories away from home, and people today expect clear information about the products they consume,” says FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg, MD. “Making calorie information available on chain …
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FDA Panel: Continue Steroid Shots for Back Pain
TUESDAY, Nov. 25, 2014 (HealthDay News) — An expert advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration decided on Tuesday not to recommend the agency issue a strong warning against the general use of steroid injections for back pain. The shots …
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Go Green Global Technologies to Acquire Assets of Sonical SRL
The company is a leader in the emerging Pulsed-Power technology sector and has a portfolio of intellectual property that currently includes three United States patents and NSF/ANSI, UL, and CSA certification. Since inception, the company has focused on …
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Using Biodiesel in Urban Transit Buses Could Reduce Harmful Emissions
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Do transit buses operating on biodiesel emit more or less particulate matter and gases than those using conventional diesel? The Mineta National Transit Research Consortium (MNTRC) has …
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New data presented at RSNA on use of Bayer's Gadavist® (gadobutrol) injection …
WHIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Data from a Bayer study in children (infants) less than 2 years of age will be presented today at the 2014 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting.1 The primary …
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Cosmetic Packaging Market Industry Analysis To 2019 just published
Several organic and natural cosmetic brands have spread their footprint in Asia Pacific, and the market in this region is expected to follow suit. Moreover male grooming products and cosmetics have witnessed steep growth in the past few years, and are …
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Yummy skincare
Natural beauty products free from cringe-worthy chemicals and preservatives have been on the radars of eco warriors and beauty junkies for some time. Now, local skincare producers are eschewing the route of slapping their names on private label …
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Beautycounter Nabs TPG Investment, Another Vote of Confidence in Safe …
The movement toward bringing safe cosmetics to the forefront of consumers' awareness added some fuel to its fire on Wednesday morning. The e-commerce site Beautycounter says it has received an investment from TPG Growth, a wing of the private equity …
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Kate, Duchess of Cambridge turns 33 and she's more stylish than ever
As well as giving her cosmetics bag an overhaul, the Duchess, who is famous for her 'Chelsea blow dry' and bouncy curls, has made the transition from long-haired student to glamorous future Queen with aplomb. The 33-year-old's royal career started with …
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Achieving chemical-free natural cosmetics with the power of enzymes
(Nanowerk News) A EUR 7 million EU-funded project has been launched with the intention of replacing chemical cosmetic production techniques with eco-friendly alternatives. By doing so, the OPTIBIOCAT project hopes to provide the natural cosmetics …
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Natural cosmetics demand pushing pomegranate popularity in Asia
… by the international food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries for its high antioxidant levels and according to consultancy group Maximixe, expectations are backed up by the trend towards natural beauty from within supplements and cosmetic …
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FDA Approves 'Abuse-Resistant' Narcotic Painkiller
"While the science of abuse deterrence is still evolving, the development of opioids that are harder to abuse is helpful in addressing the public health crisis of prescription drug abuse in the U.S.," Dr. Janet Woodcock, director of the FDA's Center …
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Steer Clear of Cold Meds for Babies, FDA Advises
For older children, some OTC medicines can help relieve the symptoms — but won't change the natural course of the cold or make it go away faster," Dr. Amy Taylor, a medical officer in FDA's Division of Pediatric and Maternal Health, said in the news …
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Lara Bingle left orange-faced over new tanning product line, The Base
… Luma Cosmetics and Natalie Imbruglia's Iluka skincare products. The website says: “Created in 2013 by Lara Bingle, The Base by Lara Bingle is a collection of the ultimate bronzing and tanning products to achieve a natural, safe and healthy golden …
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Highlighting the tricks of contouring makeup
“Their beautiful makeup really illustrates how you can play up your natural curves,” she says. Becca is celebrated for its shimmery highlighters that are designed to visually lift the upper cheekbones as well as the bridge of the nose and the brow bones.
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Naturex further expands its footprint in Chile with sales office
Because of the high level of saponins, the extract has become popular in a range of supplements and natural-based cosmetics, as a well as being a food and drink ingredient. The product is sustainably harvested in partnership with local authorities …
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What You Need to Know About Safe Cosmetics
During the beauty panel at our Fashionista “How I'm Making It” conference in June, the issue of safe cosmetics emerged as the hot topic of the day. You can't walk down a drugstore aisle without seeing words like “natural” and “botanical” plastered all …
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