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  • Trending – Sulfites

    Published on April 8, 2024
    Sulfite ingredients are in many foods and beverages. In this post, we explore sulfite safety.

  • Trending – Sulfates

    Published on April 1, 2024
    We’ve seen personal care and cosmetic products move away from sulfate ingredients. In this post, we explore sulfate ingredients in cosmetics and food and their safety.

  • New Research – Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids

    Published on March 25, 2024
    In this post, we explore new CRIS research on pyrrolizidine alkaloids and how it may impact regulatory decision-making processes.

  • Seven CANR faculty members among honorees at 2024 MSU faculty investiture

    Published on March 22, 2024
    Michigan State University formally recognized seven faculty members in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at the 2024 MSU Investiture for Endowed Faculty.

  • Trending – Lanolin

    Published on March 18, 2024
    We've seen folks recommend lanolin to replace synthetic or mineral-based ingredients. In this post, we explore the safety of lanolin.

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