Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety

Cutting Edge SPF Protection for Maximum Effectiveness & Safety

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NOON Aesthetics™ is proud to announce the launch of an improved version of their popular Brush&Go™ sun protection product. This enhanced formulation features a more luxurious texture and reflective effect that provides the skin with a subtle glow. Same as the previous version NOON offers two formulas, one of which is specifically designed for oily and problematic skin.  Additionally, Brush&Go is now available in two distinct tones to suit a range of Fitzpatrick skin types.

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  • This enhanced formulation features a more luxurious texture and reflective effect that provides the skin with a subtle glow.
  • Same as the previous version NOON offers two formulas, one of which is specifically designed for oily and problematic skin.
  • This research inspired NOON to produce a new formulation for a safer and more effective Brush&Go sun protection product, using Titanium Dioxide with particles >30µm.
  • "Our mission has always been to provide safe and effective sun protection for everyone, no matter their skin type and condition."

Masitinib receives orphan drug status for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in Switzerland

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022
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As a reminder, masitinib has previously received ODS for ALS from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and from the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

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  • As a reminder, masitinib has previously received ODS for ALS from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and from the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
  • This designation provides the sponsor with a series of incentives, including:
    extended document protection period of 15 years.
  • Professor Olivier Hermine, President of the Scientific Committee of AB Science and member of the Académie des Sciences in France, said: “We are pleased to be granted orphan drug status for masitinib from Swissmedic.
  • This represents another important step in our progress and commitment to provide a new treatment option to ALS patients internationally”.

Experts Warn, National Fire Protection Standard Could Cause Fires

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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MONTREAL, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, October 27, 2022, the most respected and authoritative body of lightning protection experts in the world, the Scientific Committee of the International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP) issued a statement regarding the National Fire Protection Association Standard for lightning protection NFPA 780. The statement repeated concerns expressed publicly for years by Lightning Electrotechnologies Inc. of Canada, making the same recommendation: to remove a section of the NFPA Standard.

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  • MONTREAL, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, October 27, 2022, the most respected and authoritative body of lightning protection experts in the world, the Scientific Committee of the International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP) issued a statement regarding the National Fire Protection Association Standard for lightning protection NFPA 780.
  • The statement repeated concerns expressed publicly for years by Lightning Electrotechnologies Inc. of Canada, making the same recommendation: to remove a section of the NFPA Standard.
  • "The Standard has been doing the opposite of what it's supposed to be doing," Amir Rizk of Lightning Electrotechnologies said.
  • The problem relates to Annex N of NFPA 780, lightning protection for nonmetallic tanks, which may contain flammable vapor.

Pinnacle Treatment Centers Opens Springfield Treatment Services to provide opioid addiction treatment for community

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Treatment Centers , a leader in providing accessible, affordable treatment for individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, opened Springfield Treatment Services today in Clark County, Ohio.

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  • SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Treatment Centers , a leader in providing accessible, affordable treatment for individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, opened Springfield Treatment Services today in Clark County, Ohio.
  • Located at 287 E. Leffel Lane in Springfield, the community-based program serves as Pinnacle's 18th outpatient opioid addiction treatment center in the Buckeye State.
  • "Treatment for opioid addiction is needed now more than ever in communities like Springfield," said Joe Pritchard , CEO, Pinnacle Treatment Centers, which offers a full continuum of care throughout Ohio.
  • Medicaid-friendly, Springfield Treatment Services provides medication-assisted treatment (MAT), particularly methadone, at the facility.