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How Contract Research Organizations Can Help Skincare Brands with Regulatory Compliance
As the skincare industry grows and evolves, regulatory compliance has become a crucial concern for brands looking to launch new products....
Morgan Carpenter
May 10, 20233 min read


Everything you need to know: Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act
Learn how MoCRA will impact your cosmetic brand when it comes to making product claims.
Susanne Mitschke
Apr 28, 20234 min read


FTC Penalizing False Claims: Is Your Brand Prepared?
The FTC recently strengthened its recommendations for consumer brands to provide clinical support for product claims. Now, the...
Morgan Carpenter
Apr 23, 20234 min read


Trend Watch for Supplement Brands
As a supplement brand, staying on top of the latest trends in the industry is key to staying competitive and meeting the needs of your...
Morgan Carpenter
Apr 14, 20234 min read


How AI is Impacting Clinical Trials
Over the last few years, we have seen a rise in the development and applications of Artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical research....
Citruslabs Staff
Apr 7, 20233 min read


Digital CROs: The Benefits for Consumer Brands
At Citruslabs, we have shifted from a patient recruitment service to operating as a digital contract research organization. As...
Patrick Renner
Mar 22, 20234 min read


6 Trends in Supplement Clinical Research
Supplement clinical research is more important than ever, particularly as the FTC has now mandated that all health claims associated with...
Morgan Carpenter
Mar 17, 20233 min read


3 Tech Trends in Clinical Trials with Susanne Mitschke
Clinical research has significantly changed in the last few years, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting push for...
Susanne Mitschke
Feb 27, 20233 min read


Skincare Brands’ guide to Content About Aging Skin
Creating Empowering Content about Skin Aging Skin aging is a natural change in the complexion that happens over time, but may be...
Morgan Carpenter
Feb 20, 20233 min read


6 Social Media Content Ideas for Beauty Brands
Content for Brands of all Sizes The beauty industry is highly visual, making it a natural fit for social media marketing. However, with...
Morgan Carpenter
Feb 17, 20233 min read


Working With Influencers: FDA Guidelines
Working with social media influencers to promote your health and wellness brand online can be a great way to round out your marketing...
Morgan Carpenter
Feb 13, 20235 min read


Women’s Health and Implications for Supplement Marketing
Women’s health has seen a shift away from strictly clinical language as well as a rise in “femtech” brands which aim to demedicalize...
Morgan Carpenter
Feb 8, 20232 min read


Body Positive Marketing for Beauty Brands
What is Body Positivity? Body positivity is a movement that celebrates diversity in bodies of all shapes, sizes, colors, ages, and...
Morgan Carpenter
Feb 6, 20233 min read


Birdhill + Citruslabs: A Killer Content Secret Weapon
Clinical trials give your brand a competitive edge. You care about your brand image and want to resonate with your target market. Because...
Susanne Mitschke
Jan 23, 20233 min read


FTC Update About Supplement Health Claims
The State of Supplement Health Claims The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulates the advertising and marketing of dietary supplements...
Morgan Carpenter
Jan 18, 20233 min read


How Does the FDA Regulate Cosmetics?
FDA Regulated -- Not FDA Approved Perhaps the most critical takeaway for cosmetics brands is that the FDA does not currently offer...
Morgan Carpenter
Jan 16, 20232 min read


News: FDA places hold on Viking therapeutics trial
Viking therapeutics had been carrying out Phase Ib of its trial for adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) patients until the FDA placed a hold on...
Morgan Carpenter
Jan 26, 20222 min read


DIY Skincare: Ingredients to Avoid
As the holidays approach, many skincare companies are releasing holiday-themed products and gift sets aimed at bringing the festive...
Morgan Carpenter
Dec 20, 20213 min read


Intercept's NASH treatment vies for FDA Approval
FDA Approval may finally be secured for Intercept’s OCA NASH treatment, but there are still a few obstacles that may hinder high sales...
Morgan Carpenter
Aug 18, 20212 min read


News: POLARIX meets Phase III Primary Goals
Roche has just reported that their Polivy combination therapy has reached its primary endpoints during the Phase III POLARIX clinical...
Morgan Carpenter
Aug 11, 20212 min read
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