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Dr. George Burdock
Aug 31, 20228 min read
WHAT IS MEANT WHEN SOMETHING IS SAID TO BE “SAFE”?
In the definitions section of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) safety is defined; that is, “The term ‘safe’…has reference...

Burdock Group
Jul 5, 20221 min read
The 50 Shades of Cannabis: The gray pathway to regulatory compliance for non-THC/CBD Cannabinoids
On Wednesday, July 27th, at 12 PM EDT Dr. Erik Hedrick Associate Scientist with the Burdock Group goes into detail about the gray pathway to

Burdock Group
Jun 23, 20223 min read
Dr. Ray Matulka to speak at IFT First and shares his past experience with the event
Dr. Ray Matulka, or “Ray” as he prefers to be called, is a veteran in the field of toxicology and is Burdocks Group’s Vice President and...

Burdock Group
Jun 20, 20221 min read
Ask the Expert: US & EU Regulatory Obstacles for Animal Supplements
Ask the Expert: US & EU Regulatory Obstacles for Animal Supplements

Burdock Group
Feb 9, 20221 min read
Ask the Expert: Are Naturals Necessarily Better?
You've heard, when it comes to health... "natural ingredients are better for you."
But are they? Are naturals necessarily better?

Burdock Group
Jan 14, 20221 min read
Will we see you at AAFCO Midyear or IPPE Expo?
We're making visits this month to both the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Midyear Meeting and the International...


Burdock Group
Oct 20, 202110 min read
Demystifying Dietary Supplement Claims part I: What is and What isn’t a Structure/Function Claim
Introduction During the first six months of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...

Burdock Group
Sep 29, 20211 min read
New Protein Sources: Establishing Safe Use in Pet Food
Novel protein isolates and new sources of proteins are being presented to the pet food industry in increasing frequency, many times with...

Burdock Group
Jul 28, 20211 min read
Nanotoxicity of Food Ingredients
Various ingredients incorporated into food may contain a measurable amount of nanosized particles (1 – 100 nm). Notably, materials at the...

Burdock Group
May 27, 20211 min read
Ask the Expert: Animal Supplements - Safety & Regulatory Compliance
with Ray Matulka, Ph.D. and Hosted by Johnel Lagabon During our live "Ask the Expert" panel, our guest, Dr. Ray Maltuka answered...


Burdock Group
Apr 15, 20219 min read
Dietary Supplements vs. Functional Foods: Safety and Labeling
Safety and labeling requirements depend upon whether the product is a food or a dietary supplement.


Burdock Group
Mar 17, 20211 min read
Applications Open for Burdock Group’s IFT 2021 Student Scientific Award
Burdock Group’s IFT 2021 Student Scientific Award applications are open to qualified full-time graduate students attending the IFT21...

Burdock Group
Mar 14, 20211 min read
Ask the Expert: Dietary Supplements - Safety & Regulatory Compliance
with Ray A. Matulka, Ph.D. and Hosted by Johnel Lagabon During our live "Ask the Expert" panel, our guest, Dr. Ray Maltuka answered...


Burdock Group
Mar 8, 20211 min read
Burdock Group Names SOT 2021 Student Scientific Award Winner
Burdock Group continues to encourage undergraduates to pursue a career in food ingredient safety and regulation by offering its Student...


Burdock Group
Mar 2, 20211 min read
Antimicrobial Efficacy and Claims: What Do You Need for EPA Approval?
EPA requirements to provide efficacy data and what tests should be completed.

Burdock Group
Feb 25, 20211 min read
Cultured Meat: Safety & Regulatory Considerations
As companies move closer to consumer-priced meat analogs made from cell culture, the regulatory landscape in the United States for...

Burdock Group
Jan 28, 20211 min read
Nanotechnology & Food: Opportunities, Disadvantages, & Regulatory Hurdles
Nanotechnology encompasses science, engineering, and technology involving at least one dimension at the nanoscale (approximately one...


Burdock Group
Jan 24, 20218 min read
Protein Sources in Aquaculture Feed: Quality and Nutrition
Introduction “Feeding fish to fish”; this is, feeding wild fish meal (FM) and fish oil (FO) to aquaculture fish as “aquafeed”. This “Fish...

Burdock Group
Jan 24, 20211 min read
Applications Open for Burdock Group’s SOT 2021 Student Scientific Award
Burdock Group’s SOT Student Scientific Award applications are open to a qualified full-time graduate and undergraduate student attending...

Burdock Group
Dec 17, 20201 min read
What is it?! A Food, Drug or Supplement?
Marketers call it a nutraceutical, R&D says it’s a dietary supplement, but FDA calls it a Drug - what is it?! In the world of regulatory...
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