The press typically treats lawsuits against business as inherently righteous and amplifies the junk science behind them. So in case you missed it, a federal judge on Tuesday dismissed claims that ...Nov 2, 2022 · Valisure, a New Haven, Connecticut-based analytical laboratory, tested 148 batches from 34 brands of spray-on dry shampoo and found that 70% contained benzene. The chemical can cause certain blood ... The FDA has said the risk for anyone exposed to nitrosamines in drugs is small. The agency has set acceptable limits on six types of nitrosamines, which equal up to one case of cancer per 100,000 ...Valisure offers a variety of services that leverage its unique capabilities and globally-recognized leadership in independent quality assurance, including product certification, supplier validation, advocacy programs, consulting, specialty projects, and more. David Light, Chief Executive Officer of Valisure, is a biotech entrepreneur and scientist with over 15 years of broad experience in the field. A graduate of Yale University, David studied molecular biology and has worked in various scientific and business roles at start-ups like Synthetic Genomics, Ion Torrent, and Valisure.Valisure Signs Agreement With Department Of Defense To Independently Test & Quality Score Drugs Valisure and DoD Signed a Cooperative Research & Development Agreement to Conduct a Pharmaceutical Quality Risk Assessment Pilot Study Valisure and DoD Signed a Cooperative Research & Development Agreement to Conduct a Pharmaceutical Quality Risk Assessment Pilot Study NEW HAVEN, Conn., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valisure has ...Valisure, a pharmacy that batch tests medication before it reaches consumers, tested 294 different batches of sun care products from 69 different companies (find the full results here, on page 12).Mar 24, 2021 · NEW HAVEN, CT – MARCH 24, 2021 – Valisure has tested and detected benzene, a known human carcinogen, in several batches across multiple brands of hand sanitizer, which are considered drug products regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The press typically treats lawsuits against business as inherently righteous and amplifies the junk science behind them. So in case you missed it, a federal judge on Tuesday dismissed claims that ...Mar 18, 2022 · Valisure’s hand sanitizer analysis found the highest levels of benzene in small brands that popped up as demand for the product spiked. Out of 260 samples from 168 brands sold on Amazon, at ... May 27, 2021 · A new study by Valisure found that 78 sunscreens contain benzene, a known human carcinogen, which means it could cause cancer and other potentially serious health problems. At Valisure, we are often asked how to safely dispose of products with suspected or known contamination, like benzene. Given benzene’s potential threat to human health and the natural environment, there are many disposal precautions for benzene-containing items, and these regulations concerning benzene disposal vary by state. Connecticut ...May 12, 2022 · Photo: Getty Images. Last spring, Valisure, a small Connecticut lab, announced that it had found benzene, a known carcinogen, in Neutrogena spray sunscreens. The findings prompted Johnson ... At Valisure, we are often asked how to safely dispose of products with suspected or known contamination, like benzene. Given benzene’s potential threat to human health and the natural environment, there are many disposal precautions for benzene-containing items, and these regulations concerning benzene disposal vary by state. Connecticut ...May 25, 2021 · NEW HAVEN, CT – MAY 25, 2021 – Valisure LLC has tested and detected high levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen, in several brands and batches of sunscreen, which are considered drug products by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as in after-sun care products, which are generally regulated by FDA as cosmetics. On November 1, 2022, Valisure announced the detection of high levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen, in several brands and batches of dry shampoo products, which are regulated as cosmetic products by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Valisure analyzed 148 unique batches from 34 different brands using industry-standard GC-MS ...Bloomberg’s The Big Take Feature Story: A Tiny Lab Finds Danger on Drugstore Shelves While the FDA Lags Behind. National healthcare reporter, Anna Edney, covers in an in-depth article how in just 3 years, Valisure's quest to hunt down cancer-causing chemicals in everyday products has impacted pharmaceuticals and consumer goods in markets worth an estimated $9 billion that touch the lives of ...On March 2, 2020, Valisure announced its detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in specific lots of the drug metformin, a prescription medication used to control high blood sugar in adults and adolescents with type 2 diabetes. Of the 22 companies selling metformin and a total of 38 batches revealed 16 batches and 11 companies where NDMA ...The first came in 2019 when the lab, Valisure, found a cancer-causing substance in the blood pressure drug valsartan. Later that year, it detected a different carcinogen in the heartburn drug ranitidine and its brand name version, Zantac. Then last year, the company found benzene, also carcinogenic, first in hand sanitizers and then in several ...Jun 5, 2021 · Valisure also reported that 14 sun care product lots with some of the highest contaminations are sold across four different popular brands — Neutrogena, Sun Bum, CVS Health and Fruit of the Earth. Nov 9, 2022 · Bloomberg’s The Big Take Feature Story: A Tiny Lab Finds Danger on Drugstore Shelves While the FDA Lags Behind. National healthcare reporter, Anna Edney, covers in an in-depth article how in just 3 years, Valisure's quest to hunt down cancer-causing chemicals in everyday products has impacted pharmaceuticals and consumer goods in markets worth an estimated $9 billion that touch the lives of ... Jun 1, 2021 · Valisure is urging the FDA to recall the above products and created a petition to support its efforts. And while one might think that a recall is a no-brainer, things are a bit muddled because the ... Valisure’s November 1, 2022, Citizen Petition on benzene contamination in dry shampoo was announced exclusively via Bloomberg in an article titled, " Cancer-Causing Toxin Found in Dry Shampoos Still on Store Shelves, Study Shows. " National healthcare reporter Anna Edney tells the story of how Valisure tested 148 batches from 34 brands of dry ...Benzene, the contaminant Valisure detected in the 78 products, is a component of gasoline and a frequently used solvent for rubber and waxes. It is also used in the extraction of oils from seeds ...Benzene is not an ingredient intentionally used in sunscreens, but the products on Valisure's list were found to be contaminated with benzene."Benzene is a chemical that, when activated with exposure to the skin, blood, or organs, can affect changes in your DNA that cause mutations for cancers," says Madhuri Chadha, M.D., founder of Dr. Madh Skin Solutions and radiologist currently working in ...In early November, Valisure issued a citizen petition to the FDA stating that its testing revealed benzene was present at up to nine times the emergency FDA limit of 2 parts per million in several ...Farah Stockman discusses how the American healthcare system is built upon the widely disputed concept that generic drugs are considered equal to one another and the name brand. The piece recognizes Valisure as a leader attempting to address these issues and highlights the opportunities for change through action by large health systems. View the ...Valisure, a New Haven, Connecticut-based analytical laboratory, tested 148 batches from 34 brands of spray-on dry shampoo and found that 70% contained benzene. The chemical can cause certain blood ...Valisure CEO Testimony at Senate Finance Committee on the FDA’s Foreign Drug Manufacturing Inspection Process April 26, 2022 U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal’s Reaction to Benzene in SunscreensIn the announcement, Valisure included a link to Valisure’s FDA Citizen Petition on Body Spray, a letter to the FDA requesting further investigation into and encouraging recalls of the products ...On May 25, 2021, Valisure announced our detection of high levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen, in several brands and batches of sunscreen, which are considered drug products by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as in after-sun care products, which FDA generally regulates as cosmetics. Valisure analyzed 294 unique batches ... Jun 6, 2023 · Valisure Named Honorable Mention in Category of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards April 20, 2022 David Light Awarded Junior Achievement's Entrepreneur of The Year Award By Ed Silverman Reprints In a letter to Valisure, the FDA pointed to what it called “inadequate validation” of the company's method for detecting the carcinogen known as NDMA in metformin...On May 24, 2021, Valisure released its findings showing cancer-causing chemicals in sunscreens. Two days later, two FDA inspectors showed up at the lab, according to agency documents. They brought ...Valisure And Govzilla Announce A Collaboration Focused On Creating A Platform For Evidence-Based Quality Scores For Drug Products. September 13, 2019-Valisure.By Ed Silverman Reprints In a letter to Valisure, the FDA pointed to what it called “inadequate validation” of the company's method for detecting the carcinogen known as NDMA in metformin...Valisure, the lab that made findings about benzene in samples of Artnaturals sanitizer and other brands, had submitted a citizen petition in March asking the FDA to take action on Artnaturals and...Nov 4, 2022 · Then on Monday, Valisure sent a citizen petition to the US Food and Drug Administration in which the lab described that among 148 batches from 34 different brands of dry shampoo products, 70% of ... On May 25, 2021, we announced that we tested and detected benzene, a known human carcinogen, in several batches across multiple brands of sunscreen and aftersun care products. The Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) analyzed the messages conveyed in dermatologists’ social media posts on this topic and published a study titled ...We at Valisure have been appreciative of our association with Congressman Rosa DeLauro over the years. Rosa DeLauro is the Congresswoman from Connecticut’s Third Congressional District and strongly believes in the power of biomedical research and is working to increase funding to make lifesaving breakthroughs in science and medicine.Send us a message. Thank you for your interest in Valisure. Please know that we read all the messages sent to us. However, you may not get a personal reply due to the large volume of messages we receive. March 24, 2021. On March 24th, 2021, Valisure announced our detection of high levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen, in several brands and batches across multiple brands of hand sanitizer, which are considered drug products regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Benzene is known to cause cancer in humans according to the U.S ... Valisure’s November 1, 2022, Citizen Petition on benzene contamination in dry shampoo was announced exclusively via Bloomberg in an article titled, " Cancer-Causing Toxin Found in Dry Shampoos Still on Store Shelves, Study Shows. " National healthcare reporter Anna Edney tells the story of how Valisure tested 148 batches from 34 brands of dry ...On May 25, 2021, Valisure announced our detection of high levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen, in several brands and batches of sunscreen, which are considered drug products by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as in after-sun care products, which FDA generally regulates as cosmetics. Valisure analyzed 294 unique batches ...Valisure Signs Agreement With Department Of Defense To Independently Test & Quality Score Drugs Valisure and DoD Signed a Cooperative Research & Development Agreement to Conduct a Pharmaceutical Quality Risk Assessment Pilot StudyMay 25, 2021 · NEW HAVEN, CT – MAY 25, 2021 – Valisure LLC has tested and detected high levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen, in several brands and batches of sunscreen, which are considered drug products by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as in after-sun care products, which are generally regulated by FDA as cosmetics. In Valisure’s study, three batches from one brand contained benzene levels of more than 100 ppm, while 11 batches from three other brands contained more than 20 ppm. Even more products were ...March 24, 2021. On March 24th, 2021, Valisure announced our detection of high levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen, in several brands and batches across multiple brands of hand sanitizer, which are considered drug products regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Benzene is known to cause cancer in humans according to the U.S ... For Valisure’s scientists, finding NDMA in ranitidine was a particularly dramatic example of the kind of discovery they make routinely. Valisure checks the chemical makeup of drugs before it ...In early November, Valisure issued a citizen petition to the FDA stating that its testing revealed benzene was present at up to nine times the emergency FDA limit of 2 parts per million in several ...On May 25, 2021, we announced that we tested and detected benzene, a known human carcinogen, in several batches across multiple brands of sunscreen and aftersun care products. The Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) analyzed the messages conveyed in dermatologists’ social media posts on this topic and published a study titled ...Valisure CEO Testimony at Senate Finance Committee on the FDA’s Foreign Drug Manufacturing Inspection Process April 26, 2022 U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal’s Reaction to Benzene in SunscreensValisure CEO Testimony at Senate Finance Committee on the FDA’s Foreign Drug Manufacturing Inspection Process April 26, 2022 U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal’s Reaction to Benzene in Sunscreens Valisure, a pharmacy that batch tests medication before it reaches consumers, tested 294 different batches of sun care products from 69 different companies (find the full results here, on page 12).Farah Stockman discusses how the American healthcare system is built upon the widely disputed concept that generic drugs are considered equal to one another and the name brand. The piece recognizes Valisure as a leader attempting to address these issues and highlights the opportunities for change through action by large health systems. View the ...Valisure’s hand sanitizer analysis found the highest levels of benzene in small brands that popped up as demand for the product spiked. Out of 260 samples from 168 brands sold on Amazon, at ...Mar 30, 2021 · Sarah D. Young, Reporter and Editor. • Mar 30, 2021. Some hand sanitizers have elevated levels of the human carcinogen Benzene, according to a new study conducted by Valisure, an independent ... Valisure offers a variety of services that leverage its unique capabilities and globally-recognized leadership in independent quality assurance, including product certification, supplier validation, advocacy programs, consulting, specialty projects, and more. These services include product certification, supplier validation, advocacy programs ...Nov 4, 2022 · Then on Monday, Valisure sent a citizen petition to the US Food and Drug Administration in which the lab described that among 148 batches from 34 different brands of dry shampoo products, 70% of ... On May 25, 2021, Valisure announced our detection of high levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen, in several brands and batches of sunscreen, which are considered drug products by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as in after-sun care products, which FDA generally regulates as cosmetics. Valisure analyzed 294 unique batches ...Valisure’s research, along with that of Stanford University and others, found that NDMA was the result of the “inherent instability” of the ranitidine molecule. This means that all manufacturers, brands or generic, and all lots of ranitidine-containing medications are affected and could generate very high levels of NDMA in the human body.Valisure is urging the FDA to recall the above products and created a petition to support its efforts. And while one might think that a recall is a no-brainer, things are a bit muddled because the ...Valisure's novel approach to independent quality assurance has had a tremendous global impact and built a foundation of thought leadership that increasingly influences academia, government, and ...HBW Insight released an article titled, "Valisure’s Benzene Testing Finds Problems With OTC Sunscreens, Cosmetic Sun Care Products." The article highlights our findings of benzene in sunscreen products. View the full article via HBW Insight here.Valisure’s research, along with that of Stanford University and others, found that NDMA was the result of the “inherent instability” of the ranitidine molecule. This means that all manufacturers, brands or generic, and all lots of ranitidine-containing medications are affected and could generate very high levels of NDMA in the human body. Valisure, a pharmacy that batch tests medication before it reaches consumers, tested 294 different batches of sun care products from 69 different companies (find the full results here, on page 12).Valisure Signs Agreement With Department Of Defense To Independently Test & Quality Score Drugs. Valisure and DoD Signed a Cooperative Research & Development Agreement to Conduct a Pharmaceutical Quality Risk Assessment Pilot Study. August 8, 2023. -. PR Newswire. Valisure first gained national attention in September 2019, when its finding led to the discovery that all versions of the heartburn drug Zantac contained levels of the cancer-causing chemical N ...Valisure CEO Testimony at Senate Finance Committee on the FDA’s Foreign Drug Manufacturing Inspection Process April 26, 2022 U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal’s Reaction to Benzene in Sunscreens Sarah D. Young, Reporter and Editor. • Mar 30, 2021. Some hand sanitizers have elevated levels of the human carcinogen Benzene, according to a new study conducted by Valisure, an independent ...Nov 9, 2022 · Bloomberg’s The Big Take Feature Story: A Tiny Lab Finds Danger on Drugstore Shelves While the FDA Lags Behind. National healthcare reporter, Anna Edney, covers in an in-depth article how in just 3 years, Valisure's quest to hunt down cancer-causing chemicals in everyday products has impacted pharmaceuticals and consumer goods in markets worth an estimated $9 billion that touch the lives of ... Valisure Named Honorable Mention in Category of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards April 20, 2022 David Light Awarded Junior Achievement's Entrepreneur of The Year AwardSarah D. Young, Reporter and Editor. • Mar 30, 2021. Some hand sanitizers have elevated levels of the human carcinogen Benzene, according to a new study conducted by Valisure, an independent ...Valisure is the first online Analytical Pharmacy to chemically batch-validate medications and is committed to ensuring the safety, quality and consistency of the medications it delivers to consumers.Benzene is not an ingredient intentionally used in sunscreens, but the products on Valisure's list were found to be contaminated with benzene."Benzene is a chemical that, when activated with exposure to the skin, blood, or organs, can affect changes in your DNA that cause mutations for cancers," says Madhuri Chadha, M.D., founder of Dr. Madh Skin Solutions and radiologist currently working in ...Nov 30, 2021 · In early November, Valisure issued a citizen petition to the FDA stating that its testing revealed benzene was present at up to nine times the emergency FDA limit of 2 parts per million in several ... Valisure is a partner for quality that is paving the way for increased transparency and quality assurance throughout the healthcare industry. Our novel approach to independent quality assurance has an immense global impact that drives revisiting and improving the pharma and consumer products ecosystem. Given the substantial and alarming concerns within the healthcare ecosystem, Valisure is ...On May 25, 2021, Valisure announced our detection of high levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen, in several brands and batches of sunscreen, which are considered drug products by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as in after-sun care products, which FDA generally regulates as cosmetics. Valisure analyzed 294 unique batches ...David Light, Chief Executive Officer of Valisure, is a biotech entrepreneur and scientist with over 15 years of broad experience in the field. A graduate of Yale University, David studied molecular biology and has worked in various scientific and business roles at start-ups like Synthetic Genomics, Ion Torrent, and Valisure.On March 2, 2020, Valisure announced its detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in specific lots of the drug metformin, a prescription medication used to control high blood sugar in adults and adolescents with type 2 diabetes. Of the 22 companies selling metformin and a total of 38 batches revealed 16 batches and 11 companies where NDMA ... Valisure, LLC, New Haven FEI3012063246 page3 Verification Systems Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act for Certain Prescription Drugs, Draft Guidance for Industry, March 2022,Valisure offers a variety of services that leverage its unique capabilities and globally-recognized leadership in independent quality assurance, including product certification, supplier validation, advocacy programs, consulting, specialty projects, and more. These services include product certification, supplier validation, advocacy programs ...Nov 2, 2022 · Valisure, a New Haven, Connecticut-based analytical laboratory, tested 148 batches from 34 brands of spray-on dry shampoo and found that 70% contained benzene. The chemical can cause certain blood ... Valisure offers a variety of services that leverage its unique capabilities and globally-recognized leadership in independent quality assurance, including product certification, supplier validation, advocacy programs, consulting, specialty projects, and more. These services include product certification, supplier validation, advocacy programs ... At Valisure, we are often asked how to safely dispose of products with suspected or known contamination, like benzene. Given benzene’s potential threat to human health and the natural environment, there are many disposal precautions for benzene-containing items, and these regulations concerning benzene disposal vary by state. Connecticut ...HBW Insight released an article titled, "Valisure’s Benzene Testing Finds Problems With OTC Sunscreens, Cosmetic Sun Care Products." The article highlights our findings of benzene in sunscreen products. View the full article via HBW Insight here. In the announcement, Valisure included a link to Valisure’s FDA Citizen Petition on Body Spray, a letter to the FDA requesting further investigation into and encouraging recalls of the products ...Oct 24, 2022 · Valisure, a pharmacy that batch tests medication before it reaches consumers, tested 294 different batches of sun care products from 69 different companies (find the full results here, on page 12). On November 4, 2021, Valisure announced the detection of high levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen, in several brands and batches of antiperspirant body sprays, which are considered drug products by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as in deodorant body spray products, which FDA generally regulates as cosmetics. Valisure ...Consumer Reports took a detailed look at our detections of benzene in multiple consumer products in an article, “Benzene, a Known Carcinogen, Has Been Found in Some Spray Sunscreens, Deodorants, and Other Products.”. View the full article via Consumer Reports here. Back to Newsroom.Benzene is not an ingredient intentionally used in sunscreens, but the products on Valisure's list were found to be contaminated with benzene."Benzene is a chemical that, when activated with exposure to the skin, blood, or organs, can affect changes in your DNA that cause mutations for cancers," says Madhuri Chadha, M.D., founder of Dr. Madh Skin Solutions and radiologist currently working in ...Aug 11, 2021 · Here's a list of brands, manufacturers and sunscreens with benzene, according to Valisure: Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50 Babyganics Kid's Sunscreen ... A 2021 report detected benzene in 78 different popular sunscreens and after-sun products. Valisure, a pharmacy that tests its own products, tested nearly 300 sprays and lotions. Benzene, a carcinogen, was detected in 27% of samples. Some batches contained up to three times the restricted Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concentration limit of ...Nov 4, 2022 · Then on Monday, Valisure sent a citizen petition to the US Food and Drug Administration in which the lab described that among 148 batches from 34 different brands of dry shampoo products, 70% of ... On May 25, 2021, we announced that we tested and detected benzene, a known human carcinogen, in several batches across multiple brands of sunscreen and aftersun care products. The Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) analyzed the messages conveyed in dermatologists’ social media posts on this topic and published a study titled ...Valisure is registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (License # RV0484814). Valisure’s mission is to help ensure the safety, quality and consistency of medications and supplements in the market. In response to rising concerns about counterfeit medications, generics, and overseas manufacturing, Valisure developed proprietary analytical Farah Stockman discusses how the American healthcare system is built upon the widely disputed concept that generic drugs are considered equal to one another and the name brand. The piece recognizes Valisure as a leader attempting to address these issues and highlights the opportunities for change through action by large health systems. View the ...Sarah D. Young, Reporter and Editor. • Mar 30, 2021. Some hand sanitizers have elevated levels of the human carcinogen Benzene, according to a new study conducted by Valisure, an independent ...Valisure and GOJO Industries (makers of Purell), investigated the quality of bulk hand sanitizers during the pandemic and published the study: The presence of unsafe chemical impurities accelerated evaporation of alcohol, and lack of crucial labeling requirements are risks and concerns for some alcohol-based hand sanitizers and dispenser practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.Benzene, the contaminant Valisure detected in the 78 products, is a component of gasoline and a frequently used solvent for rubber and waxes. It is also used in the extraction of oils from seeds ...The press typically treats lawsuits against business as inherently righteous and amplifies the junk science behind them. So in case you missed it, a federal judge on Tuesday dismissed claims that ...Valisure, a New Haven, Connecticut-based analytical laboratory, tested 148 batches from 34 brands of spray-on dry shampoo and found that 70% contained benzene. The chemical can cause certain blood ...On March 2, 2020, Valisure announced our detections high levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in specific lots of the drug metformin, a prescription medication used to control high blood sugar in adults and adolescents with type 2 diabetes. Valisure’s analysis of 22 companies selling metformin and a total of 38 batches revealed 16 batches ...Valisure is a partner for quality that is paving the way for increased transparency and quality assurance throughout the healthcare industry. Our novel approach to independent quality assurance has an immense global impact that drives revisiting and improving the pharma and consumer products ecosystem. Given the substantial and alarming concerns within the healthcare ecosystem, Valisure is ... Valisure, LLC. 5 Science Park, New Haven, CT 06511, 833-825-4787, www.valisure.com . May 24, 2021 . Division of Dockets Management . Food and Drug Administration . 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 . Rockville, MD 20852 . Re: Valisure Citizen Petition on Benzene in Sunscreen and After-sun Care Products . Dear Sir or Madam:In the laboratory test conducted by Valisure, 294 unique batches of sun care products from 69 different companies were examined. Results of the test found 27% of samples tested contained detectable benzene, while some batches contained up to 3 times the FDA concentration limit of 2 parts per million (ppm).The notorious drug testing company Valisure, which has made a name for itself by forcing FDA's hand with some of its safety-related uncoverings, received a letter this week after the FDA uncovered ...Images: Reuters/AFP/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly. Claims by the small laboratory company, Valisure LLC, that popular consumer products contain cancer-causing chemicals have generated ...Valisure offers a variety of services that leverage its unique capabilities and globally-recognized leadership in independent quality assurance, including product certification, supplier validation, advocacy programs, consulting, specialty projects, and more. These services include product certification, supplier validation, advocacy programs ... Valisure, the lab that made findings about benzene in samples of Artnaturals sanitizer and other brands, had submitted a citizen petition in March asking the FDA to take action on Artnaturals and...On May 25, 2021, Valisure announced our detection of high levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen, in several brands and batches of sunscreen, which are considered drug products by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as in after-sun care products, which FDA generally regulates as cosmetics. Valisure analyzed 294 unique batches ...Aug 8, 2023 · Valisure's novel approach to independent quality assurance has had a tremendous global impact and built a foundation of thought leadership that increasingly influences academia, government, and ... Dec 9, 2022 · Valisure first gained national attention in September 2019, when its finding led to the discovery that all versions of the heartburn drug Zantac contained levels of the cancer-causing chemical N ... Valisure offers a variety of services that leverage its unique capabilities and globally-recognized leadership in independent quality assurance, including product certification, supplier validation, advocacy programs, consulting, specialty projects, and more. These services include product certification, supplier validation, advocacy programs ... Valisure, the lab that made findings about benzene in samples of Artnaturals sanitizer and other brands, had submitted a citizen petition in March asking the FDA to take action on Artnaturals and...In 2021, Valisure sold its pharmacy subsidiary to a pharmacy chain and continued to work with pharmacies and other stakeholders throughout the healthcare industry to incorporate the benefits of independent quality assurance. Valisure’s November 1, 2022, Citizen Petition on benzene contamination in dry shampoo builds upon the growing list of ...Mar 30, 2021 · Sarah D. Young, Reporter and Editor. • Mar 30, 2021. Some hand sanitizers have elevated levels of the human carcinogen Benzene, according to a new study conducted by Valisure, an independent ... August 9, 2023 at 9:27 AM PDT. The US Department of Defense entered an agreement with Valisure, an independent lab that’s spotted dangerous chemicals in a variety of widely used pharma and ...On May 24, 2021, Valisure released its findings showing cancer-causing chemicals in sunscreens. Two days later, two FDA inspectors showed up at the lab, according to agency documents. They brought ...In the laboratory test conducted by Valisure, 294 unique batches of sun care products from 69 different companies were examined. Results of the test found 27% of samples tested contained detectable benzene, while some batches contained up to 3 times the FDA concentration limit of 2 parts per million (ppm).Valisure offers a variety of services that leverage its unique capabilities and globally-recognized leadership in independent quality assurance, including product certification, supplier validation, advocacy programs, consulting, specialty projects, and more. These services include product certification, supplier validation, advocacy programs ... Shortly after Valisure reported that it had found benzene in hand sanitizer, the FDA spent several weeks combing through the lab’s facilities and ultimately accused it of operating without ...Valisure offers a variety of services that leverage its unique capabilities and globally-recognized leadership in independent quality assurance, including product certification, supplier validation, advocacy programs, consulting, specialty projects, and more. These services include product certification, supplier validation, advocacy programs ... Valisure, a pharmacy that batch tests medication before it reaches consumers, tested 294 different batches of sun care products from 69 different companies (find the full results here, on page 12).On March 2, 2020, Valisure announced its detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in specific lots of the drug metformin, a prescription medication used to control high blood sugar in adults and adolescents with type 2 diabetes. Of the 22 companies selling metformin and a total of 38 batches revealed 16 batches and 11 companies where NDMA ... Nov 2, 2022 · Valisure, a New Haven, Connecticut-based analytical laboratory, tested 148 batches from 34 brands of spray-on dry shampoo and found that 70% contained benzene. The chemical can cause certain blood ... By Ed Silverman Reprints In a letter to Valisure, the FDA pointed to what it called “inadequate validation” of the company's method for detecting the carcinogen known as NDMA in metformin...Valisure offers a variety of services that leverage its unique capabilities and globally-recognized leadership in independent quality assurance, including product certification, supplier validation, advocacy programs, consulting, specialty projects, and more. These services include product certification, supplier validation, advocacy programs ...In the laboratory test conducted by Valisure, 294 unique batches of sun care products from 69 different companies were examined. Results of the test found 27% of samples tested contained detectable benzene, while some batches contained up to 3 times the FDA concentration limit of 2 parts per million (ppm).Valisure analyzed 260 bottles from 168 brands. They found 17% of the samples contained detectable levels of benzene. And 21 bottles (8% of the samples) contained levels of benzene that were above ...Aug 11, 2021 · Here's a list of brands, manufacturers and sunscreens with benzene, according to Valisure: Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50 Babyganics Kid's Sunscreen ... .