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View article: Validated UHPLC Methods for Melatonin Quantification Reveal Regulatory Violations in EU Online Dietary Supplements Commerce
Validated UHPLC Methods for Melatonin Quantification Reveal Regulatory Violations in EU Online Dietary Supplements Commerce Open
The global sleep aids market has grown significantly due to rising stress and increased awareness of sleep’s importance. Melatonin, available in the EU as a prescription or over-the-counter medicine, depending on the country, is also permi…
View article: The Occurrence of Illicit Smart Drugs or Nootropics in Europe and Australia and Their Associated Dangers: Results from a Market Surveillance Study by 12 Official Medicines Control Laboratories
The Occurrence of Illicit Smart Drugs or Nootropics in Europe and Australia and Their Associated Dangers: Results from a Market Surveillance Study by 12 Official Medicines Control Laboratories Open
In recent years, an increasing number of case reports have mentioned the presence of illicit nootropics, smart drugs or mind doping products on the market. To better understand the extent of the problem, a market surveillance study was org…
View article: Sample preparation methods for elemental analysis in electronic cigarette aerosols: a critical review
Sample preparation methods for elemental analysis in electronic cigarette aerosols: a critical review Open
In the last decade, e-cigarettes have been marketed as a less harmful alternative to classical tobacco smoking and are currently being used by millions of people. An e-cigarette consists of an e-liquid and a heating device, generating an a…
View article: Determination of 16 Hydroxyanthracene Derivatives in Food Supplements Using LC-MS/MS: Method Development and Application
Determination of 16 Hydroxyanthracene Derivatives in Food Supplements Using LC-MS/MS: Method Development and Application Open
Hydroxyanthracene derivatives (HADs) are plant substances produced by a variety of plant species, including different Aloe, Rheum, and Rhamnus species and Cassia senna. These plants are often used in food supplements to improve bowel funct…
View article: The emergence of a novel synthetic nicotine analog 6-methyl nicotine (6-MN) in proclaimed tobacco- and nicotine-free pouches available in Europe
The emergence of a novel synthetic nicotine analog 6-methyl nicotine (6-MN) in proclaimed tobacco- and nicotine-free pouches available in Europe Open
A new nicotine delivery system in the form of tobacco-free nicotine pouches, was introduced in Europe in 2019. These nicotine bags did not fall under the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) II which brought forward regulatory requirements for…
View article: Evaluating MIR and NIR Spectroscopy Coupled with Multivariate Analysis for Detection and Quantification of Additives in Tobacco Products
Evaluating MIR and NIR Spectroscopy Coupled with Multivariate Analysis for Detection and Quantification of Additives in Tobacco Products Open
The detection and quantification of additives in tobacco products are critical for ensuring consumer safety and compliance with regulatory standards. Traditional analytical techniques, like gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), liq…
View article: Quality Control and Safety Assessment of Online-Purchased Food Supplements Containing Red Yeast Rice (RYR)
Quality Control and Safety Assessment of Online-Purchased Food Supplements Containing Red Yeast Rice (RYR) Open
Dietary supplements containing red yeast rice (RYR), a fermentation product of the fungus Monascus purpureus grown on white rice, remain popular in Europe as proclaimed cholesterol-lowering aids. The cholesterol-lowering effects are due to…
View article: Development and validation of a ddPCR assay to detect and quantify tobacco DNA in smoke and smokeless tobacco and tobacco-free products
Development and validation of a ddPCR assay to detect and quantify tobacco DNA in smoke and smokeless tobacco and tobacco-free products Open
The last decade, smoke and smokeless products claiming to be tobacco-free, including herbal cigarettes and herbal shisha, became available on the European market and gained popularity. This study proposes a new digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) …
View article: Accuracy of Labeling of Galantamine Generic Drugs and Dietary Supplements
Accuracy of Labeling of Galantamine Generic Drugs and Dietary Supplements Open
This study examines the accuracy of labeling for galantamine products formulated as both generic drugs and dietary supplements, as well as tests for contamination with microorganisms.
View article: The Development and Validation of a Targeted LC-HRAM-MS/MS Methodology to Separate and Quantify p-Synephrine and m-Synephrine in Dietary Supplements and Herbal Preparations
The Development and Validation of a Targeted LC-HRAM-MS/MS Methodology to Separate and Quantify p-Synephrine and m-Synephrine in Dietary Supplements and Herbal Preparations Open
Dietary supplements containing Citrus aurantium or p-synephrine remain very popular in Europe and the United States of America (USA). They are primarily sold as weight loss enhancers, although their efficacy and the safety are still under …
View article: Uncovering the Quality Deficiencies with Potentially Harmful Effects in Substandard and Falsified PDE-5 Inhibitors Seized by Belgian Controlling Agencies
Uncovering the Quality Deficiencies with Potentially Harmful Effects in Substandard and Falsified PDE-5 Inhibitors Seized by Belgian Controlling Agencies Open
Illicit PDE-5 inhibitors are frequently encountered by regulatory agencies. Self-medicating with substandard and falsified (SF) PDE-5 inhibitors could be dangerous as they are likely taken without any medical supervision and might be of po…
View article: Pesticides, trace elements and pharmaceuticals in tea samples available in Belgian retail shops and the risk associated upon acute and chronic exposure
Pesticides, trace elements and pharmaceuticals in tea samples available in Belgian retail shops and the risk associated upon acute and chronic exposure Open
Over the last decade, the consumption of tea and herbal tea has gained more and more popularity across the globe, but the potential presence of chemical contaminants (e.g. pesticides, trace elements, synthetic drugs) may raise health conce…
View article: Regulation of Clostridium tetani Neurotoxin Expression by Culture Conditions
Regulation of Clostridium tetani Neurotoxin Expression by Culture Conditions Open
Background: Ensuring consistency of tetanus neurotoxin (TeNT) production by Clostridium tetani could help to ensure consistent product quality in tetanus vaccine manufacturing, ultimately contributing to reduced animal testing. The aim of …
View article: Sorting out the plants responsible for a contamination with pyrrolizidine alkaloids in spice seeds by means of LC-MS/MS and DNA barcoding: Proof of principle with cumin and anise spice seeds
Sorting out the plants responsible for a contamination with pyrrolizidine alkaloids in spice seeds by means of LC-MS/MS and DNA barcoding: Proof of principle with cumin and anise spice seeds Open
View article: Development and validation of a targeted LC-MS/MS quantitation method to monitor cell culture expression of tetanus neurotoxin during vaccine production
Development and validation of a targeted LC-MS/MS quantitation method to monitor cell culture expression of tetanus neurotoxin during vaccine production Open
View article: Nine prohibited stimulants found in sports and weight loss supplements: deterenol, phenpromethamine (Vonedrine), oxilofrine, octodrine, beta-methylphenylethylamine (BMPEA), 1,3-dimethylamylamine (1,3-DMAA), 1,4-dimethylamylamine (1,4-DMAA), 1,3-dimethylbutylamine (1,3-DMBA) and higenamine
Nine prohibited stimulants found in sports and weight loss supplements: deterenol, phenpromethamine (Vonedrine), oxilofrine, octodrine, beta-methylphenylethylamine (BMPEA), 1,3-dimethylamylamine (1,3-DMAA), 1,4-dimethylamylamine (1,4-DMAA), 1,3-dimethylbutylamine (1,3-DMBA) and higenamine Open
Weight loss and sports supplements containing deterenol have been associated with serious adverse events including cardiac arrest. To determine the presence and quantity of experimental stimulants in dietary supplements labeled as containi…
View article: Corrigendum to: Impact of the Revised European Tobacco Product Directive on the Quality of E-cigarette Refill Liquids in Belgium
Corrigendum to: Impact of the Revised European Tobacco Product Directive on the Quality of E-cigarette Refill Liquids in Belgium Open
View article: Analysis of Ingredients of Supplements in the National Institutes of Health Supplement Database Marketed as Containing a Novel Alternative to Anabolic Steroids
Analysis of Ingredients of Supplements in the National Institutes of Health Supplement Database Marketed as Containing a Novel Alternative to Anabolic Steroids Open
This case series analyzes whether supplements categorized as containing novel ingredients in the National Institutes of Health Dietary Supplement Label Database are accurately labeled.
View article: Impact of the Revised European Tobacco Product Directive on the Quality of E-cigarette Refill Liquids in Belgium
Impact of the Revised European Tobacco Product Directive on the Quality of E-cigarette Refill Liquids in Belgium Open
Introduction Since its introduction, the e-cigarette has become a commonly used consumer product. In this study, we investigate whether regulatory changes had an impact on the quality of refill liquids (e-liquids) available on the Belgian …
View article: Substandard and falsified antimicrobials: A potential biohazard in disguise?
Substandard and falsified antimicrobials: A potential biohazard in disguise? Open
View article: Development and validation of chromatographic methods for screening and subsequent quantification of suspected illegal antimicrobial drugs encountered on the Belgian market
Development and validation of chromatographic methods for screening and subsequent quantification of suspected illegal antimicrobial drugs encountered on the Belgian market Open
View article: Data for: Falsification of biotechnology drugs: current dangers and/or future disasters?
Data for: Falsification of biotechnology drugs: current dangers and/or future disasters? Open
Supplemental data containing approved novel synthetic peptide drugs and protein drugs in the western world Source: Drugbank (https://www.drugbank.ca/); FDA; EMA
View article: Analysis of illegal peptide drugs via HILIC-DAD-MS
Analysis of illegal peptide drugs via HILIC-DAD-MS Open
View article: Identification and quantification of falsified peptide drugs via HILIC-DAD-MS
Identification and quantification of falsified peptide drugs via HILIC-DAD-MS Open
View article: A simple dilute and shoot methodology for the identification and quantification of illegal insulin
A simple dilute and shoot methodology for the identification and quantification of illegal insulin Open