Welcoming Jinpeng Li, Ph.D.
We are thrilled to welcome Jinpeng Li, Ph.D. to the CRIS team.
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Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
Are you familiar with the ingredient monosodium glutamate (MSG)? In this post, we’ll discuss the safety of MSG and explore common misconceptions about this ingredient.
Updated April 17, 2023
What is monosodium glutamate (MSG)?
Monosodium glutamate, commonly known as MSG, is an ingredient that…
Exploring Talc
Minerals are used in our everyday products. In this post, we'll explore the ingredient talc.
What is talc?
Talc, also known as talcum powder, is an insoluble, clay mineral found throughout the world. It is mined and processed for many products including baby…
Exploring humectants
Ever wonder how your lotion helps prevent dry skin? There are many ingredients that go into creating the perfect moisturizing lotion, but one class of ingredients in particular helps lotions and other cosmetic and personal care products work; humectants.
Updated April 10,…
Recognizing marketing labels
In this series, we explore labels on our everyday products to understand the ingredients that we consume and use. In this post, we'll explore marketing labels.
What is a marketing label?
A marketing label is a featured word or image that is highlighted…
Understanding ingredient labels
In this series, we explore labels on our everyday products to understand the ingredients that we consume and use. In this post, we'll explore label standards.
What is an ingredient label, and what information can we discern from it?
Ingredient labels are printed…
Norbert Kaminski named CRIS director
Norbert Kaminski, Ph.D. to serve as director for the Center for Research on Ingredient Safety at Michigan State University.
Norbert Kaminski, Ph.D. to serve as director for the Center for Research on Ingredient Safety (CRIS) at Michigan State University (MSU). His appointment…
From food to house hold products
In this series, we explore labels on our everyday products to understand the ingredients that we consume and use.
Labels on our food and household products can be confusing. In this series, we'll explore labels and how they help us make informed…
When a GRAS status changes – Triclosan
What happens when an ingredient is no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS)? In this post, we’ll explore triclosan.
What happens when an ingredient is no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS)? In this post, we’ll explore triclosan, an ingredient that was…
Quinine
As summer heats up, let’s take a look at an ingredients in some of our favorite beverages; quinine.
Updated: May 28, 2020
As warm weather season kicks off, and you reach for your favorite drink, did you know it could contain quinine?
What is…