Subject: R&D

Ramez Labib, PhD, MBA, DABT, ERT

Dr. Labib is an experienced leader, manager, scientist and teacher with more than 20 years in toxicology. Working primarily for Avon and Johnson & Johnson, he has led teams dedicated to regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and product safety in the consumer industry sector. He has recently joined Venebio Consulting to lead the toxicology program and… Continue reading Ramez Labib, PhD, MBA, DABT, ERT

Cosmetic Raw Material Safety Assessment

This 90-minute accredited course provides the special knowledge about toxicology and risk assessment within the cosmetic industry. Cosmetic regulations worldwide require every ingredient in cosmetic products to be safe for use on the human body in rinse-on or rinse-off products, such as face creams or shower gels. For example, the recently enacted Modernization of the… Continue reading Cosmetic Raw Material Safety Assessment

Ameann DeJohn

Ameann is a multi-talented, creative, visionary leader, with more than 30 years in the beauty industry. Her successful record provides her the ability to see beyond the normal limits of conventional wisdom. Her gusto for generating dynamite solutions to business challenges has enabled her to assume positions in national and international companies. Ameann is widely… Continue reading Ameann DeJohn

Intermediate Stability Operations for Drugs, Biologics, and Medical Devices

New to “stability”, or a key stakeholder in the stability process, or just want to firm up your stability knowledge? This series on Stability Operations for Drugs, Biologics, and Medical Devices will give you a rock-solid base for establishing or expanding your stability operations knowledge. This accredited course is part 2 of a 3-part series… Continue reading Intermediate Stability Operations for Drugs, Biologics, and Medical Devices

Formulate Products Backed by Successful Clinical Testing Results

What comes first? The product or the claim. Learn how to develop personal care and cosmetic products and award-winning formulas with great claims in the proper order for success. The rules and regulations regarding supporting advertising claims for cosmetics have not changed. What we need to focus on is how to create unique products built… Continue reading Formulate Products Backed by Successful Clinical Testing Results

Supervising a Human Error Free Environment 

Supervision plays a crucial role in Human Error Reduction and Control. In this fully accredited training, critical factors like preparation, planning, scheduling, communication, among many others, will be discussed. People make mistakes because they can; our systems allow it. To work with these challenges, it is essential to understand human behavior and the psychology of… Continue reading Supervising a Human Error Free Environment 

Crystallization: Mastering Seeded Antisolvent Techniques

Crystallization plays a pivotal role in the production of high-quality specialty bulk products. This process will influence particle size, purity, and product yield all while needing to be monitored and controlled to meet a product’s specifications. This fully accredited training is tailored for process chemists, chemical engineers, and pharmaceutical engineers. It delves into the critical… Continue reading Crystallization: Mastering Seeded Antisolvent Techniques

In-depth Look into Softgel Formulation, Manufacturing and Troubleshooting

Softgels are widely popular dose forms for liquid that represent the most important oral form for less than 5 milliliters of liquid. Additionally, softgels are vital as a lipid delivery system, enhancing both solubility and permeation of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) by targeting the lipid absorption route. Softgels may appear to be a simple, two-part… Continue reading In-depth Look into Softgel Formulation, Manufacturing and Troubleshooting

GMP Change Control Process

Change control is a requirement of all regulatory agencies and authorities worldwide. It is a critical GMP function that must be addressed daily. The value of identifying and tracking change is to prevent unintended consequences, remain in proper process alignment, and avoid any alteration of the products’ Safety, Identity, Strength, Purity, and Quality (SISPQ). Many… Continue reading GMP Change Control Process

Cosmetic Products Development

This fully accredited course will provide a step-by-step guide to the cosmetic product development process, helping you understand technical marketing, formulation, and testing strategies necessary to obtain efficacious, high-quality products. An “ideation-to-product introduction” approach will be presented, with technical and marketing milestones needed to be met during each critical stage of product development. The topics… Continue reading Cosmetic Products Development