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FDA Issues Two Guidance Documents on Food Allergen Labeling Requirements

The FDA Law Blog

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two guidance documents, one draft and one final, on food allergen labeling requirements. 1, 2023; The applicability of food allergen labeling requirements to specific products (e.g., 1, 2023; The applicability of food allergen labeling requirements to specific products (e.g.,

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FDA Releases Draft CPG on Major Food Allergen Labeling and Cross-Contact

The FDA Law Blog

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a draft update to its Compliance Policy Guide (CPG) for FDA staff on the Agency’s enforcement of major food allergen labeling and cross-contact. The draft CPG directs FDA field staff to examine possible food product adulteration due to labeling related to allergen cross-contact.

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Botanical drugs – what is the best way forward for regulatory and market approval?

European Pharmaceutical Review

However, as with drugs, dietary supplements require evidence that they are safe and that claims on product labels are truthful and not misleading. 10 Directive 2004/24/EC introduced a registration scheme for traditional herbal medicines and requires herbal remedies sold over the counter in the UK to be registered. 2012/1916).

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DEA Regs Bulk Up with 2014 Anabolic Steroid Control Law Additions

The FDA Law Blog

Because anabolic steroids are also abused to enhance athletic performance and increase muscle strength, Congress has enacted three laws regulating anabolic steroids: the Anabolic Steroid Control Acts of 1990 and 2004, and the Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2014 (“DASCA”). DASCA became law, amending the CSA, on December 18, 2014.

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Can you use metronidazole for cats?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Although not FDA-approved for animals, metronidazole is used off-label in cats when prescribed in veterinary medicine. A 2004 study found that administering 25 mg/kg of metronidazole twice a day for seven days was effective and safe for stopping the shedding of giardia cysts in cats. The antibiotic also treats giardia infections.

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Acetaminophen interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

In some cases, metyrapone is used off-label in the treatment of Cushing syndrome. Sources Acetaminophen hepatotoxicity and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug-related gastrointestinal and renal toxicity , Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (2004). Acetaminophen misconceptions , Hepatology (2004).

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Novel oral chemotherapeutic holds potential for stomach cancer patients

European Pharmaceutical Review

In the future, the potential label expansion of Oncoral into other solid cancer indications will be investigated. accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2014/020571s048lbl.pdf [Accessed 25.01.22]. J Clin Oncol, 2004; 22(14): 2849-2855. For more information about Oncoral, please visit www.ascelia.com/pipeline/oncoral.