Woohoo! Animal Testing Ban for Cosmetics Finally Implemented in India!
It's here! It's finally here! The end to India's import of cosmetics that have been tested on animals has finally kicked into action. Needless to say, we're thrilled by this news. The ban has been a long time coming and involved lots of hard work from …
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February 2, 2015
Woohoo! Animal Testing Ban for Cosmetics Finally Implemented in India!
January 31, 2015
Calif. bill would regulate, track antibiotic use in livestock
Calif. bill would regulate, track antibiotic use in livestock
“The bill goes farther by tracking antibiotic usage on farms, by monitoring emergency trends of antibiotic resistance on farms, and by implementing antibiotic steward guidelines for the production of livestock,” Hill told the Capital Press in an email.
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Camp optimistic about trade in 2015 U.S. eyes deal with China on solar issues …
The requirement would order the Department of Agriculture to prepare a report on how it would suggest changes to its COOL rules in order to come into compliance with international trade agreements, which the USDA has said it doesn't need to do …
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Soybeans Poised to Tumble
“Yield reports in the U.S. continue to be strong as well, which keeps the possibility of further yield and production increases in future USDA reports very much in focus,” says Michael McDougall, the head of the Brazil commodities desk at brokerage …
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January 26, 2015
NanoENO proof-of-concept project develops nanoscale imaging agent
NanoENO proof-of-concept project develops nanoscale imaging agent
… and chairman of the European Technology Platform – Nanomedicine (ETPN). “This surgical application also shows the versatility of Leti's Lipidots™ technology, which is already being adapted for medical diagnosis and cosmetics purposes by Leti partners.
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Sterigenics Acquires Italian Sterilization Firm
DEERFIELD, IL – Sterigenics International, a leading global provider of contract sterilization, gamma technologies and medical isotopes, and a portfolio company of GTCR, today announced it has acquired Gammarad, Italy's leading gamma sterilization …
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NLRB Scraps Vote by Bergdorf Shoe Sellers, Ruling 5-0 Unit Lacked Community …
While it recently approved a unit consisting of all cosmetics employees at a Macy's retail store, the board distinguished the proposed unit of Bergdorf Goodman shoe sales employees because the petitioning union sought to combine employees from the …
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January 25, 2015
Latest Organic Cosmetics News
Parfimo.com Offers Best Deals on Genuine Oscar De La Renta Perfumes
At Parfimo.com, one can avail top quality after shaves, body lotions, shower gels, skincare, mascaras, makeup, shampoos, conditioners, hair care or for that matter organic cosmetics acquired from sought after brands available that are. An executive at …
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Beauty Product Green Washing
When it comes to natural and organic beauty most of us like to lean towards the more eco-friendly option if there is one. The Australian organic cosmetic industry is one of the fastest growing in the world, so it should come as no surprise that almost …
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January 23, 2015
Latest EU research magazine features a close-up on nanotechnology
Latest EU research magazine features a close-up on nanotechnology
(Nanowerk News) When it first earned public recognition in the early 2000s, nanotechnology was mostly a niche market. It started out with a few applications such as cosmetics, food products, textiles and automotive bumpers, but quickly expanded to …
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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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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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January 22, 2015
Australian Boy, 3, Dies in E. Coli Outbreak from Raw Milk
Australian Boy, 3, Dies in E. Coli Outbreak from Raw Milk
A 3-year-old boy has died and four other children have fallen ill in an E. coli and Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to raw milk sold by a company based in Victoria, Australia. The milk, Mountain View Organic Bath Milk, was labeled as being “for …
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Vapor Tobacco Manufacturing LLC Announces Launch of Certified Organic …
VTM's organic products have been certified organic under the United States Department of Agriculture's National Organic Program. As certified organic products, VTM's e-liquids carry the familiar USDA Organic Seal. VTM has launched its organic e-liquid …
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Making Christmas tree memories
To obtain a permit via mail, send a personal check or money order payable to the USDA Forest Service to either: Lake George Ranger District office, 17147 E. State Road 40, Silver Springs, 34488; or the Seminole Ranger District Office, 40929 State Road …
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Green certifications influence consumer behaviour and B2B purchasing, finds …
The Leaping Bunny certification logo from the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC) was a consumer favourite, motivating 27% of respondents to purchase products with the logo and a comparable number of consumers to pay more for such …
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January 20, 2015
Latest USDA Organic Cosmetics News
5 toxic chemicals in the products you use every day
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has no authority to assess the safety of beauty products before they go on the market. Unlike food and drug manufacturers, the cosmetics industry is free to use thousands of synthetic chemicals in all sorts of …
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USDA To Dedicate Million To Organic, Local Food Initiatives
The grants will strengthen “organic and local and regional food systems through projects that recruit and train farmers, expand economic opportunities, and increase access to healthy foods,” the USDA said. They provide funding for marketing of farmers' …
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January 18, 2015
Latest USDA Manufacture News
Group Expresses Concern About the Hazy Definition of "Organic"
The USDA organic symbol found on a carton of soy milk is generally used only on food or agricultural products. This causes problems for some vendors, such as Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps, which has faced competition from brands that don't manufacture …
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Small-Scale and Organic Farmers Facing FSMA Comment Deadline
The Preventive Controls Rule covers facilities that manufacture, process, pack or hold food for human consumption. Some activities carried out on a farm may classify the farm as such a facility. “As soon as you take a knife to the produce, you're a …
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January 17, 2015
Xavier receives $19.6 million NIH award to enhance diversity in the biomedical …
Xavier receives .6 million NIH award to enhance diversity in the biomedical …
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — This afternoon Xavier University of Louisiana received a $ 19.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as part of the national Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) Initiative …
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WIKA Instrument Offers Lead-Free pressure gauges for Drinking Water systems
"WIKA has been working with NSF for years to ensure our products meet the safety standards for drinking water," said WIKA Product Manager Hardy Orzikowski. "Seeing the NSF label on a gauge guarantees the customer that the product has been tested and …
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