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Hygienic Tools Help Cosmetics Manufactures Adhere FD&C Act
The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C) prohibits the introduction or delivery into
interstate commerce of cosmetics that are adulterated or misbranded (Sec. 301). A cosmetic may be deemed adulterated (Sec. 601) for essentially four reasons, namely:
It may be injurious to users under conditions of customary use because it contains, or its container
is composed of, a potentially harmful substance
It contains filth
It contains a non-permitted, or in some instances non-certifi
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Sep 19, 2018
Cannabis Industry Faces High Expectations for Food Safety
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a non-intoxicating component of the cannabis plant that has been linked to a range of potential health and therapeutic benefits. Although CBD doesn’t make people feel high like THC does, it’s causing quite a buzz among scientists, health professionals, and medical marijuana patients who are using CBD-rich products to treat a wide range of conditions - chronic pain, cancer, PTSD, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, anxiety, antibiotic-resist
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Sep 13, 2018
Keep Your Hygienic Tools Clean/Dry with Vikan Wall Brackets
Proper storage of cleaning equipment enhances food safety and extends the shelf life of your equipment. By allowing your tools to hang off the floor, they can dry more quickly and avoid contamination. These Vikan Wall Brackets can support any color-coded program and helps with HACCP (Hazard
Analysis Critical Control Points) or 5S compliance. Color-coding
is designating certain colors for tools that should be used in different zones or uses,
whether that be based on hygiene z
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Sep 03, 2018
Union Jack Sponsors 5th Beericana Craft Beer Music Festival
Union Jack is proudly sponsoring the brewers tent at the 5th Annual Beericana Craft Beer and Music Festival in Holly Springs, NC at Sugg Farm. Join over 70 breweries, 15 food trucks, 3 great bands, and a few thousand of your closest friends on Saturday, September 8th at this unique setting! VIP time starts at noon. General Admission begins at 2 pm. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, July 14th at 10 am at
Beericana.com.
The following craft breweries will be in attendance and
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Aug 18, 2018
How to Choose the Right Container for the Job | Union Jack
Containers (aka Totes or Lugs) and Bulk Bins …No matter what you call
them, they are indispensable. Whether you are harvesting, fermenting, graining
out, or need to haul, ship or store a multitude of materials, having the right
container for the job (and enough of them) can impact productivity and
efficiency. So, let’s talk a little about the characteristics of our plastic
containers and how to decide which one is the best for you.FDA-compliant
materials. Our harvest containers are made of
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Jun 22, 2018