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New Research – Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

March 25, 2024 - New Research

In this post, we explore new CRIS research on pyrrolizidine alkaloids and how it may impact regulatory decision-making processes. What are pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs)? Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) describe a group of more than 600 naturally occurring compounds produced by plants. Plants typically produce PAs…

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Seven CANR faculty members among honorees at 2024 MSU faculty investiture

March 22, 2024 - Faculty News

Michigan State University formally recognized seven faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at the 2024 MSU Investiture for Endowed Faculty. Michigan State University formally recognized faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) as…

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Trending – Lanolin

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

March 18, 2024 - Trending

We've seen folks recommend lanolin to replace synthetic or mineral-based ingredients. In this post, we explore the safety of lanolin. What is lanolin? Lanolin, sometimes called wool wax or wool grease, is a waxy substance secreted by sheep's sebaceous glands. The waxy substance…

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In the news – Heavy Metals in Spices

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

March 11, 2024 - In The News

Cinnamon and other spices are making headlines due to heavy metal contamination. In this post, we discuss heavy metals found in spices and how you can avoid them. What are spices? recall of ground cinnamon and 1,3). As people learn more about the potential for heavy…

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Trending – Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHA)

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski, Jinpeng Li

February 26, 2024 - Trending

We find alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) ingredients in many popular cosmetic products, and influencers on social media continue to promote AHA ingredients. This post explores alpha hydroxy acids and what they mean for you. What are alpha hydroxy acids? Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)…

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Real-time Science – Biodegradable Plastics and Polymers

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

February 12, 2024 - Real-Time Science

Plastic and polymer science continues to advance as researchers develop polymer materials that can degrade with limited human intervention. In this post, we look at biodegradable plastics and polymers. What are plastics and polymers? There is no singular agreed-upon definition for plastic. Plastics,…

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Real-time Science – Plastic & Polymer-based Packaging

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

February 5, 2024 - Real-Time Science

In this post, we look at plastic and polymer-based packaging and explore the risks and benefits of these materials. What is packaging? What does it do? There are three core purposes of packaging materials: Protect products from contamination or damage. Contain and portion…

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Real-time Science – What’s plastic?

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski, Kyleigh Cross

January 29, 2024 - Real-Time Science

This seemingly innocuous question is complicated. In this post, we will explore the current definitions and understanding of plastics. What is plastic? There is no singular agreed-upon definition for plastic. Plastics, as a term, is used to describe a vast array of materials…

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Everyday Toxicology – Reference Dose

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski, Norbert Kaminski

January 22, 2024 - Everyday Toxicology

In this post, we look at how researchers determine safe doses. How do regulators determine how much of an ingredient is safe in a product? Many factors determine an ingredient’s safety. We know regulators look at many endpoints to determine how much of…

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Titanium Dioxide Update 2023

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

December 4, 2023 - Update

Folks have reached out wanting on update on the safety profile of titanium dioxide given the latest report. In this post, we hope to answer the latest safety concerns. What is titanium dioxide? What does titanium dioxide do? Titanium dioxide is a white,…

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