SGS Helps Hand Sanitizer Manufacturers Understand Regulatory Changes in Response to COVID19

SGS, the world’s leading provider of testing and certification services, offers a range of solutions to help manufacturers produce safe, effective, and compliant hand sanitizers.

After handwashing, using hand sanitizers is one of the best ways to ensure SARS-CoV-2, the virus that spreads COVID-19, is rendered harmless. Most hand sanitizers are alcohol-based, often using ethanol or isopropanol. To be effective they must be a minimum of 60% alcohol by volume, although many commercial brands contain between 60% and 80% alcohol by volume.

A basic hand sanitizer will also often contain glycerol (prevents dry skin), hydrogen peroxide (inactivates contaminating bacterial spores) and distilled water. In addition, commercially available hand sanitizers can also contain antiseptics, such as chlorhexidine or quaternary ammonium derivatives, and non-essential ingredients such as foaming agents, colorants and/or fragrances.

COVID-19 meant hand sanitizer supplies around the world were quickly exhausted. In response, a variety of manufacturers, including distillers and automotive industry suppliers, began manufacturing the product, although regulations in some areas did not actually allow it. To address this, several authorities eased their regulations.

In the US, either the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulate antimicrobial products:

  • EPA – antimicrobial products used on surfaces because they are identified as pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). They require product-specific approval by way of a ‘registration’ of antimicrobial products and sources of active ingredients. Efficacy against public health pathogens must be demonstrated using specified EPA-approved studies
  • FDA – antimicrobial products used on humans or animals, regulated as over the counter (OTC) drugs under the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetics Act (FFDCA). The FDA typically determines whether the active ingredients used in OTC drugs are Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective (GRASE) through its monograph program. Under this, consumer antiseptic hand rub products can use ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol or benzalkonium chloride

The EPA already had a policy that allowed manufacturers to make claims against emerging viral pathogens, provided the product met set efficacy tests. So, although registrants and sellers on the EPA’s list cannot make specific claims in relation to COVID-19, they can state they are on this list. Therefore, in effect, they are demonstrating the EPA considers this product to be effective against SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. 

The EPA and FDA have both taken steps to help reduce the shortage in hand sanitizers. For example, the EPA has eased the reporting requirements on 280 inactive disinfectant ingredients and the FDA has relaxed certain restrictions. They have also announced that they will not enforce actions against firms preparing alcohol-based hand sanitizers for consumer and public health use until such a time that the emergency is lifted. In addition, they will not take action against compounders, so long as they use ingredients of United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) grade and utilize a formulation that is consistent with WHO guidance.

Hand sanitizers are covered by Regulation (EU) 528/2012 – the Biocidal Products Regulations (BPR) – the European Union (EU). Under Article 55 for the BPR, Member States are allowed to set aside the standard BPR authorization requirements in the event of a public health emergency. A national derogation can be announced by a competent authority (CA) for a period of up to 180 days, which may be extended. Several EU countries have adopted derogation. Stakeholders should recognize that hand sanitizer products manufactured outside of the EU are still subject to the requirements of the BPR.

During the COVID-19 pandemic regulatory authorities have relaxed certain regulations to ensure a steady supply of hand sanitizers. As the situation develops, it can be imagined these will develop further. It is therefore important for manufacturers to ensure they are compliant with up to date regulatory information.

SGS Hand Sanitizers and Disinfectant Services

Utilizing a global network of experts and laboratories, SGS provides a comprehensive testing and registration service to help hand sanitizer manufacturers ensure their products remain compliant with current market regulations. Learn more about SGS Hand Sanitizers and Disinfectants Services

 

For more information, please contact:

Hubert Brundu
Global Technical Manager
Cosmetics, Personal Care & Household
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About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Microchip Announces High Speed CoaXPress 2 0 Devices that Speed Machine Vision Image Capture While Simplifying System Design and Deployment

New Delhi, August 25, 2020 – Until the 12.5Gbps CoaXPressÒ 2.0 interface standard was ratified last year, machine-vision image-capture solutions had replaced conveyor belts as the primary roadblock to achieving faster production-line throughput. Now, Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP) has taken the next step toward realizing the full potential of CoaXPress (CXP) on the factory floor with the first single-chip physical-layer interface devices to include features that streamline machine vision system design, maximize transmission speed and simplify deployment in high-volume bottling operations, food inspection, industrial inspection and imaging applications.

“We have worked with the Japan Industrial Imaging Association (JIIA) standards organization and our lead customers to optimize our offering in conjunction with CXP so it fully exploits the specification’s benefits on the factory floor,” said Matthias Kaestner, vice president, Automotive Infotainment Systems business unit. “Our low-latency, low-power transmission solutions integrate an equalizer, cable driver and clock data recovery into a single chip that enables camera and capture card manufacturers to deliver high-speed, high-resolution video and control signaling along with power over a single coax cable.”

Microchip’s EQCO125X40 family of CoaXPress devices is the first to implement the CXP 2.0 standard, starting from a new backward compatible design based on the specification, with an integrated clock data recovery (CDR) at all speed levels and a camera-side clock to support the demands of real-world environments. The devices significantly increase machine-vision processing throughput by enabling cameras and capture cards to transmit four to eight times faster than alternative solutions. In addition, these devices enable four times the cable/link distance with much lower power and near-zero latency.

The product family also increases design tolerances and flexibility by seamlessly locking on all frequencies at any speed, from CXP-1 to CXP-12, and eliminates the need for multiple channels by supporting 12.5Gbps of bandwidth over a single cable. Broader cabling options ensure systems can be installed where needed and the integrated CDR improves jitter performance for the signal sent from the camera to the capture card. The on-camera low-frequency clock recovery eliminates the need to program a separate clock in the FPGA. The integrated link signal integrity testing enables the system to perform real-time checks of cable link integrity before and during operations.

For card makers, Microchip’s new offering makes it easier and less expensive to develop more robust products that customers can deploy wherever they need them on the production line. The products enable pre-setup and real-time cable link quality tests to be performed, giving users more robust and comprehensive solutions to their challenges. They also have the option to scale up to 50 Gbps over multiple cables.

“Microchip’s new CXP-12 family provides our latest products with a compact and low component count single-chip equalizer solution which can therefore easily meet the CoaXPress return loss specification,” said Chris Beynon, CTO with Active Silicon.  “The devices also have an elegant feature to allow real-time cable margin testing to detect aging or worn cables before any bit errors would be seen in normal operation.”

Microchip’s CXP devices enable manufacturers to get the same throughput from two ports on cameras and frame grabbers as they previously could with four. The devices can be used to retrieve a real-time low-frequency clock at the camera side, which provides more accurate signal timing. The manufacturers can also use it as a cable repeater, further extending the distances over which the cameras can be linked. Their low power consumption makes them ideal for bringing to market smaller, better-performing image-capture solutions that increase customer value yet are simpler and less costly to design.

“With Microchip’s CXP devices, we support our market needs for a doubling in data throughput while keeping the same system costs,” said Andre Jacobs, director of marketing and sales with Adimec.

“JIIA is excited to see that Microchip is bringing low-power, high-performance CoaXPress 2.0 solutions to market that fully comply to the recently released CoaXPress 2.0 specification,” said Sachio Kiura, Chairman of the Japan Industrial Imaging Association.

In addition to providing key capabilities that Microchip believes will help to accelerate the adoption of better-performing, lower-cost machine-vision solutions in industrial inspection applications, the company expects that its CoaXPress 2.0 family will have an equally transformational effect on applications including traffic monitoring, surveillance and security, medical inspection systems and embedded vision solutions.  The family is part of an extensive product portfolio spanning the requirements for creating total system solutions, including Microchip’s 12Gbps PolarFire® field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) that seamlessly support the CoaXPress protocol with minimal developer effort while enabling a low-power, low-latency and small-footprint solution.

Development Tools

Evaluation boards are available for the Microchip’s CoaXPress 2.0 family (transmitter, receiver and repeater) as a development aid for customers.

Quick Maps is Now MappyField 365

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India — August 25, 2020 — AppJetty, Biztech’s child company, recently announced the rebranding of their Dynamics CRM mapping integration, Quick Maps, to MappyField 365. 

 

They’ve changed the product name on their website as well as their product page on Microsoft AppSource, a solution’s platform where businesses having Dynamics 365 can find solutions to their problems.

 

When asked as to what brought about the rebranding, their Head of Marketing and Product Strategy, Parth Pandya said, “Some of the biggest challenges for Sales & Marketing Ops are Field Service Planning and Route Optimisation. Of course, live tracking seems quite a natural requirement for managers, too. Moving from Quick Maps to MappyField 365 is our conscious effort to bridge this gap for Dynamics 365 users.”

 

MappyField 365 retains all the features and functions that you already know from Quick Maps, like heat map visualization, route optimization, territory management, live tracking, and more.

 

MappyField 365 for Dynamics CRM is a tool that is specially designed for the sales team and also works as a collaborative tool for sales and marketing teams. A clean visual interface and visual elements reduce training time and provide data that is easy to understand for the sales representatives and sales managers. 

 

MappyField 365 also became a preferred solution on MS AppSource, recently.


To learn more about the product, you can visit their product page from here: https://www.appjetty.com/dynamics365-mappyfield-365.htm

US Capital Global Increases Financing for the US Healthcare Industry during the COVID 19 Pandemic

San Francisco-based private financial group experiences rising demand for customized and scalable alternative financing solutions from enterprises serving the US healthcare industry.

San Francisco, California, USA., August 24, 2020 -- Owning and operating a business in the healthcare industry can be highly rewarding. Nevertheless, healthcare is also an industry that can come with larger overheads and requires significantly higher levels of capital expenditure. Structuring and securing the right debt or equity business financing is therefore essential.

Providing Custom Financing for Healthcare Companies

US Capital Global’s healthcare finance team understands the industry and the challenges owners and CFOs face. The firm has deep experience in financing businesses across a wide range of healthcare sub-industries, including medical devices and equipment, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical facilities and services, and drug manufacturing.

“US Capital Global has a reputation for being an innovator in the healthcare financing space,” said Jeffrey Sweeney, Chairman and CEO at US Capital Global. “Over the past 36 months, the firm has already facilitated or provided over $150 million in financing for lower middle market businesses that serve the US healthcare industry. Our finance professionals understand the challenges and opportunities in the industry, and can design a healthcare financing solution that fits the specific needs of your business.”

Example Transactions

For further details about these selected transactions, visit: https://www.uscapglobal.com/transactions.php
and select 'Healthcare' under the 'Industry' dropdown.

Disclaimer: Advisory services offered by US Capital Global refer exclusively to broker-lender advisory services for companies, and do not include any registered investment advisory.

About US Capital Global:
US Capital Global has been committed to providing small and lower middle market businesses and investors with sophisticated debt, equity, and investment opportunities usually available only to larger middle market companies and institutional investors. The US Capital Global group manages direct investment funds and provides wealth management and capital raise services. Operating with its registered investment bank affiliate, US Capital Global Securities, LLC, the firm acts as a licensed placement agent for companies, funds, and projects, and collaborates closely with its peers in professional banking and investment advisory. www.uscapglobal.com

Contact:
Vanessa Guajardo
US Capital Global
555 Montgomery Street, Suite 1501
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-889-1010
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SealAll Announces Different Ways to Protect Your Interlock Pavers

August 24, 2020, Toronto, ON -- SealAll Hardscaping recently released a statement to help people protect their interlock pavers, driveways, and patios, especially during the quarantine period while maintaining social distancing.

This entire year has nearly passed with the norms of social distancing, and it doesn’t seem like the pandemic to go away anytime soon. So, while maintaining appropriate distance, it becomes difficult to take care of your property without professional help. This is exactly why SealAll came up with a solution of providing important pointers in helping people protecting their interlock pavers.

According to this full-service exterior improvement company, it is quite easy to maintain the interlock pavers, driveways, and patios if you follow a proper pattern. First of all, you need to clean the interlock pavers to get rid of any dirt or stains. Once you are done with it, check if there is enough sand between the interlocks. If needed, add some sand and apply a coat of sealant to protect the surface from further issues.

The company has also stated that if you need professional help, you can contact SealAll on their helpline number and get a quote for the same. When asked, how are they going to cope up with the pandemic situation, the company’s spokesperson said that they are taking proper initiatives and following preventive hygienic measures as per the guidelines. The company also stated that as the work in on the exterior of the home, the residents won’t have to come in contact with the professional workers.

This home improvement company offers a number of services apart from interlock sealing Toronto methods like patio installations, interlock cleaning, pressure washing, and sealing the driveway. You can contact the company for knowing more about the services they offer and their professional expertise in the same. The company offers services in the city of Toronto as well as nearby areas like Leaside, Rosedale, Lawrence Park, Danforth, the Beaches, and many more. It also offers services in Mississauga, Scarborough, Brampton, North York, Etobicoke, Oakville, Markham, Milton, and other locations.

About the company –

SealAll is a hardscaping company located in Toronto that excels in services for restoring the exteriors. This full-service exterior improvement company has years of experience in services like pressure washing, interlocking repair, interlocking installations, and stamped concrete sealing to natural stone sealing making it one of the top companies providing the hardscaping services in Toronto.

Contact:
Danny
Sealall Hardscaping
50 bail blvd,
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 5L1
416 312 4453
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https://www.sealall.ca/