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The Center for Research on Ingredient Safety at Michigan State University (CRIS) is one of the few organizations in the world willing to tacklethe hard questions about ingredient safety in our everyday products.
In the Media – Dr. Kaminski on Glyphosate for “PolitiFact”
In this PolitiFact article, CRIS's Dr. Kaminski clarifies claims about glyphosate “weed killer” levels found in bread in Florida’s recent food testing, explaining that the measured amounts are trace and well…
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In the Media – Dr. Zagorski on FDA Labeling Changes and Food Dyes for “Everyday Health”
In this Everyday Health interview, CRIS researcher, Dr. Zagorski, breaks down the FDA’s updated guidance on “no artificial colors” labeling. His insights clarify common misconceptions about natural versus synthetic color additives and highlight that safety depends on dose and exposure, not…
CRIS In Review
Norbert Kaminski, Ph.D.
Professor, Pharmacology & Toxicology
Food and Consumer Product Ingredient Safety Endowed Chair
Director, Center for Research on Ingredient Safety
Director, Institute for Integrative Toxicology
CRIS Digital Impact Update
Next week, we’re releasing the CRIS Report, a comprehensive overview of research, partnerships, media engagement, and public impact. You'll see how our efforts in ingredient safety, risk assessment, and science communication are connecting with new audiences and supporting evidence-based decision making.
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Current Research
New Research – Human-based Model of Developmental Immunotoxicology
A new study from the Center for Research on Ingredient Safety (CRIS) in partnership with Corewell Health shows that a lab model made from human cells can accurately reflect how lead exposure during pregnancy affects a baby’s developing immune system. The…
New Review – Seafood & Microplastics Safety
Microplastics have become a familiar part of conversations about pollution, plastics, and health. In recent years, many headlines have warned that eating seafood could expose us to plastic particles, which has led to some people’s increased concern about the safety of…