In a recent development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a delay in the enforcement of the cosmetic product facility registration and product listing requirements mandated by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). This extension, lasting for an additional six months beyond the statutory deadline of December 29, 2023, […]
Panama Canal officials are set to significantly reduce the number of available slots for ship transits during the upcoming winter season, responding to an unprecedented drought that has severely affected the man-made waterway’s water levels. The decision follows the canal’s driest October on record, extending a prolonged period of elevated temperatures and scarce rainfall. Officials […]
In a significant operation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Calexico intercepted a staggering $8 million worth of fentanyl pills on November 3. At around 9:55 a.m., CBP officers encountered a 23-year-old male seeking admission into the United States from Mexico at the Calexico West Port of Entry. Suspecting illicit activities, a CBP […]
BRUSSELS, Oct 17 (Reuters) – South Korea’s largest carrier, Korean Air Lines (003490.KS), is set to address EU antitrust concerns by offering to sell Asiana Airlines’ (020560.KS) air cargo business and divest routes to four EU cities as part of its acquisition strategy, according to two individuals familiar with the matter. In the context of […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a delay in enforcing the compliance requirements concerning cosmetic product facility registration and product listing, as mandated by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). This delay extends the deadline for six additional months, from December 29, 2023, to July 1, 2024, offering more […]
This message serves as an update to CSMS # 56244578, focusing on the FDA’s transition plan for medical devices marketed under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) or enforcement policy during the COVID-19 Pandemic, which was issued on May 12, 2023. Enforcement Policy Devices within List 1: Phase 3 of the “Transition Plan for Medical Devices Falling […]
The upheaval caused by COVID-19 drew attention to the vulnerabilities within the global supply chain due to numerous disruptions, highlighting the dire need for improved visibility in overseas shipments. This pivotal moment signaled a turning point for the logistics future, emphasizing the necessity for new tools and technologies to avert similar challenges. Enter Gnosis Freight. […]
Throughout the US logistics industry, we’ve seen prices slide from their 2022 peaks, with various sectors feeling the impact. Ocean carriers and truckload operators led the way, followed by air cargo carriers, LTL providers, and even parcel rates. Surprisingly, warehousing rates have remained immune to the market’s weakening conditions, maintaining their lofty levels. The primary […]
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), a division of the United States Commerce Department, has introduced significant regulatory updates in two Federal Register Notices published on October 25. These updates pertain to interim final rules (IFR) for the export controls on Semiconductor Manufacturing Items (SME IFR) and the Implementation of Additional Export Controls on […]
Sonoco ThermoSafe, a specialist in temperature-controlled packaging, has introduced innovative temperature-controlled container designs that have significantly enhanced clinical trials and pharmaceutical shipments across the Asia Pacific region. With countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, and India being prominent players in sourcing pharmaceutical ingredients for drug development and manufacturing, the demand for clinical trials has […]
