Alternative method for Pyrogen Testing

As pyrogen testing in rabbits (Ph. Eur. 2.6.8) is from now on only allowed in exceptional cases by the European legislation bodies, appropriate alternative methods shall be used for pyrogen testing.  Alternatives given in the European pharmacopeia are the monocyte Mehr

New at BAV Institute – Stability testing of cosmetic products

Consumers expect cosmetic products to be stable and safe over the entire period of use. The function and properties of the products must be maintained throughout their entire life cycle. The shelf life of cosmetic products is indicated either by Mehr

Neu beim BAV Institut – Stabilitätstest von kosmetischen Produkten

Die Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher erwarten von kosmetischen Produkten, dass diese über den gesamten Zeitraum der Anwendung stabil und unbedenklich sind. Funktion und Eigenschaften der Produkte müssen über den gesamten Lebenszyklus erhalten bleiben. Die Haltbarkeit kosmetischer Mittel wird entweder durch die Mehr

VelaLabs goes online with a new website

Founded in 2006, VelaLabs is a world -wide acting, GMP-certified and GCLP-compliant contract laboratory that offers in-depth analytical characterization services for pharmaceuticals including proteins, biosimilars, hormones, monoclonal antibodies and peptides. Combining a focused, customer – orientated approach, a highly motivated Mehr

Illegal dietary supplements containing cannabidiol

Whether as oil, tablet or capsule – numerous food supplements in Germany are sold with the cannabis ingredient cannabidiol (CBD). However, this is not permitted. Cannabidiol is classified as Novel Food by the European Commission. This means that the substance Mehr

Illegale Nahrungsergänzungsmittel mit Cannabidiol

Ob als Öl, Tablette oder Kapsel – zahlreiche Nahrungsergänzungsmittel in Deutschland werden mit dem Cannabis Inhaltsstoff Cannabidiol (CBD) verkauft. Dies ist jedoch so nicht zulässig. Cannabidiol wird von der Europäischen Kommission als Novel Food (neuartiges Lebensmittel) gewertet. Das bedeutet der Mehr

QC testing of cytotoxic medicines

In the 1940s, two prominent Yale pharmacologists, Alfred Gilman and Louis Goodman examined the therapeutic effects of mustard agents in treating lymphoma. This marked the beginning of the use of cytotoxic agents for the treatment of cancer. Cytotoxic drugs or Mehr

FDA Announces Update of the Produce Safety Rule

In regards to the Produce Safety Rule, the FDA announced that effective immediately, they will now exercise enforcement discretion for certain commodities, such as almonds, hops, pulse crops, and grapes. These commodities may be eligible for “the commercial processing exemption.” Mehr