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The FDA’s report on the recalled Johnson & Johnson sunscreens noted that the company’s test results for benzene found a concentration range of 11.2 to 23.6 parts per million, above limits set by the U.S. Pharmacopeia, a nonprofit organization that publishes guidelines for contaminants in consumer products, as well as by a separate group, the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH). “These levels exceed ICH and USP the guideline value of 2 ppm,” the FDA report says. continue reading

activities restricted by the public health order accounted for at least 50 per cent of the entity's total qualifying revenues during the prior reference period. continue reading

Instead of applying solely to those in “complete” lockdowns of more than 14 days, the local lockdown program will include employers subject to capacity-limiting restrictions of 50 per cent or more. The government is also reducing the current monthly revenue decline threshold from 40 per cent to 25 per cent. Eligible employers will receive wage and rent subsidies between 25 per cent to 75 per cent. continue reading

Rebate program cuts property taxes and energy costs; New cash flow supports providing up to $7.5 billion for businesses, including those affected by Omicron restrictions. Online applications for this program will open in mid-January 2022, with payments to eligible businesses provided retroactive to December 19, 2021. Businesses will be required to submit property tax and energy bills as part of the application process. continue reading

Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 251   https://www.oprahdaily.com/beauty/skin-makeup/a38107692/everything-you-need-to-know-about-clinical-treatments-for-darker-skin/0 Skin problems among all races usually respond well to non-burning sunlight. This is particularly true of eczema and psoriasis. For example, humans respond well to sun exposure for their eczema. UV radiation has successfully treated eczema for decades.… continue reading