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Preparing for an FDA PMTA Pre-Approval Inspection – Expert Tips for Tobacco Manufacturers
The U.S. FDA takes tobacco manufacturer inspections as part of the PMTA approval process seriously. These inspections are rigorous, yet a necessary part of doing business in the U.S. tobacco industry. If your tobacco and nicotine products weren’t...
Is Hemp and CBD the Same?
Is Hemp and CBD the Same? In the U.S., the passage of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (the Farm Bill) and subsequent 2021 USDA Final Rule on Domestic Hemp Production caused a lot of confusion, as Charlotte Peyton, independent consultant...
Hemp Extraction and Manufacturing – What You Need to Know
Whether farming, extracting, or processing hemp, quality checks at every phase of production are a must for the protection of product integrity, regulatory requirements, and consumer satisfaction. Whether assessing product specifications or...
How to Respond to a PMTA Deficiency Letter
Responding to a PMTA Deficiency Letter – What You Need to Know Along the pathway of gaining FDA PMTA marketing authorization, you will likely receive a PMTA deficiency letter and a request from the U.S. FDA for more information, including...
Labstat Inc., A Certified Group Company, Partners With Toxys to Offer ToxTracker® Assay
TORONTO, March 15, 2023/PRNewswire/ -- Labstat Inc. A Certified Group Company, has entered into a partnership with Toxys to offer the ToxTracker assay at its Kitchener, Ontario laboratory. ToxTracker is a state-of-the-art stem cell-based reporter...
FDA PMTA Preparation Tips from the Experts
FDA PMTA Preparation Tips from the Experts A Premarket Tobacco Application (PMTA) is the most frequently used tool to obtain a Marketing Order for selling a new tobacco/nicotine product in the U.S. PMTAs provide the FDA with study data and...
Heavy Metal Analysis For Hemp
Heavy Metal Analysis For Hemp The challenge of contaminants puts the hemp industry at an increased risk for negative health outcomes, particularly regarding exposure to heavy metals. As such, it is imperative that manufacturers abide by the legally...
Top 3 Quality Challenges When Manufacturing Hemp-Derived Products
Top 3 Quality Challenges When Manufacturing Hemp-Derived CBD Products When designing, manufacturing, and distributing hemp-containing products, strict attention must be paid to product safety and quality through hemp testing. This is sometimes...
Cannabinoid Testing – How It’s Done In The Lab
Some cannabis companies miss the big picture when it comes to cannabinoid testing. They only care about the potency of the product and not the purity. Also, they rarely factor in how scientifically grounded a lab is before making a decision on...
Synthetic Nicotine vs Natural Nicotine: Key Differences and Regulations
Synthetic Nicotine vs Natural Nicotine: Key Differences and Regulations Synthetic nicotine is gaining attention as an alternative to tobacco-derived nicotine. But what is synthetic nicotine, and how is it regulated? This article explores the...