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Real-time Science: Sweeteners

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

May 8, 2023 - Real-Time Science

Science evolves as evidence builds to determine if an ingredient, contaminant, or technology is safe. However, headlines are often faster than the research on an ingredient's harm or safety profile. This community request explores Artificial Sweeteners. What are sweeteners? Any ingredient that adds…

Real-time Science: PFAS Compounds

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski, Norbert Kaminski

May 2, 2023 - Real-Time Science

In this post we look at a community request: PFAS compounds. Updated: April 16, 2024 Science evolves as research and evidence grow to help us determine the safety of an ingredient, contaminant, or technology. However, headlines around ingredient safety are often faster than…

Herbal Tea

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

April 3, 2023 - Ingredient Safety

In this community-requested blog post, we look at herbal tea safety and explore a few common herbal tea ingredients. What is herbal tea? Herbal teas, sometimes known as herbal infusions or tisanes, are beverages made by steeping dried herbs, flowers, fruits, and/or spices…

In the news – Cultivated Meat

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

March 27, 2023 - In The News

Cultivated meat is making headlines. In this post, we look at the safety and regulatory framework around cultivated meat. What’s the media saying about cultivated meat? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed a second pre-market consultation for human food made…

Thresholds – Trace Contaminate And Residue Regulations In Packaging

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

March 20, 2023 - Thresholds

In this post, we look at trace contaminates and residue that may be found in packaging and how they’re regulated for safety in the USA. What is a trace contaminant and residue? As we’ve discussed in prior pesticides to minerals found in or on consumables…

Everyday Toxicology – Thresholds Overview

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

March 13, 2023 - Everyday Toxicology

In this series, we look at a critical toxicological concept that underpins the regulations and safety standards that keep the products we use and consume safe: Thresholds. What is a toxicology threshold? A toxicology threshold refers to the amount of an ingredient or…