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In the Media – Dr. Zagorski on FDA Labeling Changes and Food Dyes for “Everyday Health”

February 10, 2026 - Media

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

January 12, 2026 - Special Edition Uncategorized

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

January 6, 2026 - Special Edition Uncategorized

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. Today,…

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…

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…

New Research – Human-based Model of Developmental Immunotoxicology

November 11, 2025 - New Evidence New Research Research

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…

Understanding Risk Assessment Approaches

November 3, 2025 - Everyday Toxicology Risk Risk Perception

Ever wonder how regulators decide if an ingredient is safe enough to be in your food? Let's explore the science and philosophy behind these critical decisions. Top Takeaways: Risk assessments are comprehensive scientific evaluations that determine whether ingredients are safe to use, …

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Real-time Science – Microplastic & Nanoplastic

October 20, 2025 - News plastic Real-Time Science Science Vs. Sensation

Plastics are part of our everyday life; we use them to ensure the foods and products we use are safer, more sustainable, and more convenient. As we’ve incorporated plastics into our lives, new questions have been raised about what happens when…

New review: Microplastics & seafood safety

New Review – Seafood & Microplastics Safety

October 13, 2025 - New Evidence New Research plastic Research

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…

Everyday Toxicology – Metabolism

October 6, 2025 - Everyday Toxicology

In this post, we look at metabolism to better understand how it’s used to determine ingredient safety. Top Takeaways: Metabolism is not about fat-burning or supplements. Metabolism in toxicology is about how the body processes and eliminates compounds. Our bodies protect us…