FDA likely will need to issue guidance to clarify exactly what materials are covered by the ban on plastic microbead use in selected personal-care products – i.e., a definition of “plastic” – and what the consequences of a violation could be. The issue could be of particular relevance to companies exploring gray-area replacement materials such as biodegradable PHA.
Violators of the US ban on plastic microbead-containing cosmetics could face warning letters and other enforcement actions from FDA once phase-out deadlines kick in, but the biggest threat could be of a PR, rather than compliance, nature.
Those considering borderline replacement materials should weigh potential benefits and risks accordingly.
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PATIENT ACCESS TO UNAPPROVED MEDICAL PRODUCTS WOULD BE ALLOWED under legislation introduced by Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) on July 12 and Sen. Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) on July 14. Called the Access to Medical Treatment Act, the legislation would allow health practitioners to administer unapproved drugs, devices, foods or dietary supplements to patients as long as there is no evidence the treatment causes harm and the patient is informed about the treatment and its possible side effects. DeFazio's bill is identified as HR 2019; Daschle's version will be assigned a bill number the week of July 17.
A look at new research on the cardiovascular effects of ADHD medications and what it means for clinical care. This article explores the latest clinical and epidemiological research on the cardiovascular effects of medications commonly prescribed for ADHD, examining potential heart-related risks, underlying mechanisms, and their implications for patient safety, clinical decision-making, and long-term treatment strategies across diverse age groups and risk profiles.
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