What could the FDA’s proposed mandatory GRAS notification rule mean for your products and regulatory strategy? In this episode of GRAS Reality Check, Intertek Assuris experts Dennis Ashford and Rebekah Morrow discuss potential impacts on existing GRAS conclusions, food contact materials and legacy data.

Listen now to learn why reviewing your portfolio today can help you identify gaps and make informed, strategic decisions before the rule is finalized.

Presenters:

• Rebekah Morrow — Director, Regulatory Notifications, Intertek Assuris
• Dennis Ashford, PhD — Manager, Staff Scientist, Intertek Assuris
  
  
  

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Bringing a food contact substance to the U.S. market requires more than just innovative materials and packaging. It demands a thorough understanding of the FDA Food Contact Notification (FCN) process, which combines regulatory strategy, analytical chemistry, toxicology, exposure assessment, and regulatory review. In this podcast, Rebekah Morrow, Director of Regulatory Notifications and Compliance at Intertek Assuris, sits down with Dr. Dennis Ashford, Senior Scientist and Consultant, to demystify the process and break it down into five key steps: data gap analysis, analytical testing, safety assessment, dossier preparation, and FDA review. Whether you're new to FCNs or looking to strengthen your regulatory knowledge, this discussion provides practical insights into navigating one of the most important pathways for food contact material approvals.

Listen to the podcast to learn how a strategic, science-based approach can help streamline the FDA Food Contact Notification process and support successful market access.

Speakers:

• Rebekah Morrow, Director, Regulatory Notifications and Compliance, Intertek Assuris
• Dennis Ashford, Manager, Senior Consultant, Staff Scientist, Intertek Assuris

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PFAS testing in cosmetics is anything but straightforward. In this episode of Assurance in Action, experts from Intertek Assuris and the LaCoMeD Laboratory explore the challenges of detecting PFAS at trace levels in complex cosmetic products. From sample preparation and cross-contamination to evolving regulations and advanced analytical methods, discover how a risk-based testing strategy can help companies prepare for what comes next.

Listen now for practical insights on building a more robust approach to PFAS compliance.

Speakers:

• Franny Montador, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Cosmetics, Intertek Assuris
• Valentine Chauchat, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Operations, Intertek Assuris
• Christel Grenier, Chromatography Technical Manager, LaCoMeD, Intertek

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