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The Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry: Inherently Safer Chemistry for Accident Prevention
Dec 30 2021
We are on the last principle of our twelve principles of green chemistry series. The twelfth principle is inherently safer chemistry for accident prevention. In this principle, substances and the form of a substance used in a chemical process should be chosen to minimize the potential for chemical accidents, including releases, explosions, and fires. Often…
The Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry: Real-Time Analysis for Pollution Prevention
Dec 6 2021
We are on the eleventh principle of twelve which means we are nearly done with this innovation series. The eleventh principle is real-time analysis for pollution prevention. In this principle, analytical methodologies need to be further developed to allow for real-time, in-process monitoring and control prior to the formation of hazardous substances. Essentially, this is…
Living Our Values – Quality & Compliance Spotlight: Ruba K.
Nov 17 2021
Avomeen’s Living Our Values Awards program provides us with an opportunity to celebrate those who exemplify our core values and guiding principles. The Quality & Compliance award recognizes a scientist who consistently demonstrates outstanding compliance and documentation, and the recipient is chosen by the Senior Director of Quality & Client Success. We’re getting to know…
Living Our Values – Client Centricity Spotlight: Robert Ericksen
Nov 15 2021
Avomeen’s Living Our Values Awards program provides us with an opportunity to celebrate those who exemplify our core values and guiding principles. The Client Centricity award recognizes a member of our team who consistently goes above and beyond to serve our clients. We’re getting to know Robert Ericksen, who took home this award, in a…
Living Our Values – Scientific Excellence Spotlight: Jay Stasser
Nov 10 2021
Avomeen’s Living Our Values Awards program provides us with an opportunity to celebrate those who exemplify our core values and guiding principles, and the Scientific Excellence award recognizes a scientist who goes above and beyond in all of their scientific work. We’re learning more about Jay Stasser, the recipient of this award, in a Q&A…
Living Our Values – Professional Excellence Spotlight: Victoria Newman
Nov 8 2021
Avomeen’s Living Our Values Awards program provides us with an opportunity to celebrate those who exemplify our core values and guiding principles, and the Professional Excellence award recognizes a non-lab staff member who goes above and beyond not only for the client but other staff members too! We’re getting to know Victoria Newman, the recipient…
Nitrosamine Impurities in Medicine: What’s the Risk and More?
Nov 3 2021
Many people are familiar with nitrosamine impurities thanks to the 2019 NDMA contamination. However, besides understanding they are harmful substances, how far does your knowledge extend? If you have extensive knowledge about nitrosamines, how can companies limit potential carcinogenic risk and keep control over their products? Companies need to look at all facets of their…
The Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry: Design for Degradation
Oct 29 2021
We are on the ninth principle of twelve which means we are three-quarters of the way through. We are almost to the end of the green principles series as this week we discuss the tenth principle. The tenth principle is designing for degradation. In this principle, chemical products should be designed so that at the…
Understanding FDA’s Current & Proposed OTC Sunscreen Regulations
Oct 22 2021
On September 24, 2021, FDA posted the deemed final order for sunscreens, taking action to improve the safety, efficacy, and quality of over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreens by implementing requirements for marketing OTC sunscreen products. The Agency’s deemed final order for sunscreens resulted from the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The deemed final…
Toxic Elements Found in Baby Food: What it Means
Oct 6 2021
A subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform announced that heavy metal contamination has been found in several baby foods on the market on September 29, 2021. This was discovery was particularly concerning given the fact that babies and young children deserve the highest quality food available, in addition to the public’s…
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