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Joshua Mensah is a journalist based in Accra, Ghana. With about a decade's experience in broadcast journalism, I have developed a knack for accurate and compelling story telling via diverse media platforms.
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Nitrogen doped carbon aerogel composites with TiO2 and ZnO prepared by atomic layer deposition
The study focuses on the preparation of nitrogen-doped carbon aerogel composites with TiO2 and ZnO using atomic layer deposition. The research involves multiple authors and is published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry C in 2020. The article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence, allowing material use with proper acknowledgment.
Dietary Supplements: FDA Issues Final Guidance for NDIN Procedures and Timeframes
The FDA published its Final Guidance on New Dietary Ingredient Notification (NDIN) Procedures and Timeframes, updating and finalizing Section V of its revised 2016 Draft Guidance. The guidance details who should submit NDINs, what information they should contain, and offers the option for manufacturers to meet with the FDA for preliminary feedback. NDINs are required for dietary ingredients not marketed in the US before October 15, 1994, and must be submitted 75 days before marketing a new dietary ingredient. The guidance encourages electronic submissions and clarifies that acknowledgment without objection does not equate to FDA's determination of safety.
New Animal Feed Proposal Introduced in US House
U.S. Representative Greg Pence introduced the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2023, aiming to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a regulatory pathway for zootechnical animal food substances. The bill seeks to move these substances out of the FDA's animal drug approval process, enhancing the competitive environment. The House version has 17 cosponsors, while the Senate version, introduced by Sen. Roger Marshall, has six cosponsors. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Food Imports: FDA Proposes Amendments to Prior Notice Rule and Publishes Final Guidance on Prior Notice Compliance
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed amendments to the Prior Notice requirements for imported human and animal food, including the need for mail service names and tracking numbers for international mail and specific response deadlines for importers. Additionally, the FDA published final guidance clarifying compliance with the Prior Notice rule, emphasizing the use of either FDA's or U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) systems for submissions. The guidance also addresses procedures for handling prior notice refusals or holds and invites stakeholder comments.
Food Imports: FDA Proposes Amendments To Prior Notice Rule And Publishes Final Guidance On Prior Notice Compliance
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed amendments to the Prior Notice requirements for imported human and animal food, including the need for mail service names and tracking numbers for international mail and specific response deadlines for importers. Additionally, the FDA published final guidance on compliance with these requirements, clarifying submission processes and the necessity of prior notice for food from countries with Systems Recognition Arrangements or free trade agreements with the U.S. These developments suggest an increased focus on import compliance by the FDA, urging stakeholders to ensure adherence to the updated regulations.
Food Safety Focus: FDA Updates Draft HARPC Guidance For Human Food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its draft guidance for industry on Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC) for Human Food, addressing stakeholder comments from prior drafts. The revisions include expanded sections on training, resources, and references, as well as clarifications in Appendix 1 regarding known or reasonably foreseeable hazards. The FDA aims to ensure the guidance reflects current food safety hazards and invites stakeholder comments by June 3, 2024.
Dietary Supplements: FDA Renames and Updates Ingredient Directory
The FDA has launched an updated dietary supplement ingredient directory, now titled 'Information on Select Dietary Supplement Ingredients and Other Substances,' replacing the previous directory released in March 2023. The updated directory includes the date each ingredient was added, FDA actions and communications for each ingredient, and categories to classify the type of FDA action or communication. The FDA plans to update the directory periodically and clarifies that it is not a comprehensive list of all dietary supplement ingredients.
GHOne TV Newsroom, one of the two major news bulletins on one of Ghana's leading TV stations.
USDA Issues Final Rule on Voluntary “Product of USA” Claims
USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published a Final Rule on voluntary labeling of meat, poultry, and egg products with U.S.-origin claims, effective January 1, 2026. The rule mandates that products labeled as 'Product of USA' or 'Made in the USA' must be derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered, and processed in the U.S. For multi-ingredient products, all ingredients must be of U.S. origin. The rule also applies to cultivated meat, requiring substantiation that all preparation and processing steps occurred in the U.S. Establishments must maintain records supporting their claims.
Dietary Supplements: FDA Issues Final Guidance For NDIN Procedures And Timeframes
The FDA has published its Final Guidance on New Dietary Ingredient Notification (NDIN) Procedures and Timeframes, updating the 2016 Draft Guidance. This guidance clarifies who must submit an NDIN, the required content, and the option for manufacturers to meet with the FDA for preliminary feedback. It emphasizes electronic submissions and outlines post-submission processes, including the publication of NDINs and response letters. The guidance aims to enhance safety and compliance in the dietary supplement industry, following recent FDA actions to address noncompliance and update dietary supplement ingredient directories.
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