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In the news – Bemotrizinol (BEMT)

December 16, 2025 - Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective (GRASE) In The News

A sunscreen ingredient called bemotrizinol (often shortened to BEMT) has been used for years in other parts of the world, but until now, it hasn’t been available in U.S. sunscreen products. That may be changing. On December 11, 2025, the U.S. Food…

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In the news – Talc

December 1, 2025 - In The News Regulation Trending What's The Risk?

The FDA recently updated its approach to testing talc-containing products. In this post, we look at the safety of talc and the changes. Top Takeaways: Talc itself is not harmful, but contamination with asbestos is possible. For consumers, risk remains very low…

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In the news – Polyvinyl Alcohol

September 30, 2025 - In The News Packaging Real-Time Science Science Vs. Sensation Trending

The weight of evidence: Why detergent-grade PVA is safe for people & the environment Recently, we’ve seen folks in the go.msu.edu/cris-idea.    

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GRAS Loophole?

April 7, 2025 - Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective (GRASE) In The News News Regulation Trending

Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services leadership has suggested that the GRAS process needs to be changed. In this post, we provide context to help you better understand what GRAS is and isn't. Top Takeaways: GRAS stands for Generally Recognized…

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In the news – Toxic cookies?

March 17, 2025 - In The News News Risk Perception Science Vs. Sensation

We’ve seen concerns about the safety of Girl Scouts cookies making the rounds in the news. In this post, we explore the claims around toxic cookies. What claims are trending in the news and on social media? In December 2024, an organization sent…

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Preservative tBHQ

March 10, 2025 - In The News Ingredient Safety News Preservatives Product Ingredients Risk Science Vs. Sensation Tert-butylhydroquinone (tBHQ)

New research in part funded by CRIS, now live in Frontiers Immunology, discusses the preservative ingredient tBHQ. In this post, we look at tBHQ and its impact on immune systems.

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In the news – Nanoplastics

February 17, 2025 - In The News

A recent study discussing nanoplastic accumulation in the body is making headlines. In this post, we look at the headlines and provide clarity. Top Takeaways: Nanoplastics found in human organs highlight the need for further study to determine if there are adverse…

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Pectin

Elisabeth Anderson

September 9, 2024 - In The News

Ever wonder how jam, jelly, and other sweets get their thick texture? In this blog post, we explore pectin. What is pectin? Pectin is a naturally occurring substance found in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables. Some fruits are naturally richer in pectin…

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Pesticide Residue Safety

Elisabeth Anderson

August 19, 2024 - In The News

Are pesticide residues dangerous? In this post, we look at pesticide residue safety. What are pesticides? A pesticide is a broad term used to describe natural and synthetic chemicals (remember, everything is a 2). Additionally, we do not have the agricultural capacity to feed the…

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In The News – Metals in Tampons

Elisabeth Anderson, Norbert Kaminski, Joe Zagorski

July 28, 2024 - In The News

A new study on metal and metalloid contaminants found in tampons has made headlines. In this post, we look at the metals and metalloids in tampons. What do the headlines say about metals and metalloids in tampons? Arsenic, lead and other toxic…

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