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Research: Wastewater analysis: estimating drug consumption, 2021 to 2026
Updated 2021 to 2026 trends for 6 key drugs, plus phase 3 (August 2024 to March 2026) regional consumption patterns and detections of 18 additional drugs.
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Scientists discover how harmful “zombie cells” hide from the immune system
Scientists have discovered a protein that may help harmful aging cells hide from the immune system, allowing them to accumulate and fuel age-related health problems. Blocking the protein in mice reduced these cells and inflammation while improving blood sugar regulation and st...
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Advisory Committee; Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee; Renewal
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the renewal of the Cellular, Tissue, and Gene Therapies Advisory Committee by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (the Commissioner). The Commissioner has determined that it is in the public interest to renew the Cellular, Ti...
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Infant Formula Requirements
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals; Chromium Propionate
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, we, or the Agency) is amending the regulations for food additives permitted in feed and drinking water of animals to provide for the safe use of chromium propionate as a source of chromium in food for laying hens and breeder chickens. Thi...
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Pennsylvania to Begin Enforcing ENDS Directory Law Oct. 19
The attorney general’s office plans to conduct targeted inspections statewide, provide compliance education, and impose graduated penalties The post Pennsylvania to Begin Enforcing ENDS Directory Law Oct. 19 first appeared on Tobacco Reporter.
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China to End Export VAT Rebates for Vape Products
China will end VAT export rebates for specified electronic cigarette devices, nicotine, nicotine salts, and certain other inhalation products effective April 1, 2027 The post China to End Export VAT Rebates for Vape Products first appeared on Tobacco Reporter.
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PMI Forum Highlights Smoke-Free Alternatives in Asia, Latin America
PMI representatives cited Japan, Sweden, and the United States as examples of markets where alternatives have been associated with declining cigarette use. The post PMI Forum Highlights Smoke-Free Alternatives in Asia, Latin America first appeared on Tobacco Reporter.
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UK Vaping Industry Calls for Stronger Retail Enforcement
Policymakers should distinguish compliant specialist vape shops from businesses that disregard rules on underage sales and product compliance. The post UK Vaping Industry Calls for Stronger Retail Enforcement first appeared on Tobacco Reporter.
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German Customs Seizes 115,800 Untaxed E-Cigarettes
The devices, which were not approved for the German market, contained a total of 4.37 million milliliters of liquid. The post German Customs Seizes 115,800 Untaxed E-Cigarettes first appeared on Tobacco Reporter.
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STAT+: Many patient, consumer reps on FDA advisory panels have ties to groups funded by pharma, analysis finds
Nearly 40% of FDA advisory committee meetings over a 20-year period included either a patient or consumer rep with active ties to an advocacy group funded by pharma companies.
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Official Statistics: Football-related arrests, banning orders: 2025/26 football season (international update)
Official statistics on football-related arrests, football banning orders, reported incidents at football matches and online hate crime connected to football.
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Guidance: UK support to Ukraine: factsheet
This factsheet summarises how the UK is supporting Ukraine following the Russian invasion.
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TPD: Results of the Public Consultation on the Directive’s Revision
Key points The European Commission has published a summary of the 41,693 submissions to its public consultation on the revision of the Tobacco Products and Tobacco Advertising Directives. Citizens, who accounted for 95.4% of respondents, opposed almost all proposals for tighte...
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STAT+: FTC demands Martin Shkreli divest his pharma stocks
The FTC asked a federal court to hold Martin Shkreli in contempt for violating a court order banning him from working in the pharmaceutical industry