Sweet Science: Extractables & Leachables Testing
October is upon us, which means ‘tis the season for delicious candy! Soon, many of us will have a hefty bag of delicious Halloween candy hanging out on our countertops […]
Consumer Products
Research, trends, and news about the consumer products industry, plastics contamination, chemical testing, plastic additives analysis, and plastics failure analysis.
Redemption for the Polyester Suit
You might be an 80’s kid if…polyester elicits a clear gut reaction for you–and not in a good way. For you, polyester brings back memories of ill-fitting suits, hairspray, and […]
Petroleum Jelly: Is It Safe?
What do you think of when you hear the words “petroleum jelly”? You probably imagine a plastic tub of Vaseline, how it’s smooth yet sticky, or maybe how your mom […]
Mind Your Beeswax: Worker Bees Subject to Good Manufacturing Practices
Did you know that the US Government oversees bees? No, not just the worker bees in Washington but real, live, buzzing, bees! It’s true! The US Food and Drug Administration […]