This past Wednesday, March 1st, EPA and FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine hosted a joint information session for industry stakeholders regarding a proposed change of agency for oversight of animal health products, such as flea/tick spot-ons and collars. An estimated 600 products would be impacted by this proposal, expected to take approximately 5 years to implement. This is …
SafetyCall International and Pet Poison Helpline: One team, Two Similar Missions
At SafetyCall, our mission is to make the world a safe place! We do this by reassuring and providing quality care for our clients, their customers, animals and pets by delivering immediate, 24/7 access to clear and trusted health, safety and medical information, and by enhancing and promoting product safety.
To further support animals and the veterinary community, SafetyCall developed …
Breaking news for cosmetic manufacturers! New mandatory adverse event reporting requirements!
During the 11th hour of 2022, President Biden signed into law the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MOCRA) as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act. SafetyCall has been closely monitoring the proposed cosmetic legislation for several years and, as anticipated, the MOCRA of 2022 establishes new regulations related to monitoring adverse events and mandatory reporting of all …
SafetyCall at Supply Side!
SafetyCall recently attended the packed Supply Side West show in Las Vegas.
It was great to see the show back in full swing with so many new and familiar faces! Dr. Rick Kingston, SafetyCall’s President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, participated during the show in a panel discussion on the toxicity potential of white mulberry, hosted by Informa Markets’ Assistant …
Calendar of Activities for Monograph Over The Counter Products
FDA CDER’s Office of Nonprescription Drugs recently released its calendar of activities for monograph OTC products on September 30th. Planned activities largely surround GRASE status of active ingredients including codeine, oral benzocaine and/or phenol preparations, and ipecac. Additionally, the office will be reviewing PLLR labeling for NSAIDs; risks and benefits of cough/cold preparations for children under 6yrs; abuse/misuse risks of …
Congratulations to Our Newest ABVT Diplomates
SafetyCall International is thrilled to announce that Drs. Dominic Tauer and Holly Hommerding are SafetyCall’s newest American Board of Veterinary Toxicology (ABVT) Diplomates! We are honored to be staffed with industry leading experts in veterinary toxicology.
ABVT is an internationally recognized certifying body for veterinarians demonstrating knowledge and expertise in many aspects of toxicology. Established in 1967, the ABVT is …
SafetyCall is Named a Top Workplace for the 12th Year
We ar
e honored to announce that SafetyCall International/Pet Poison Helpline has been recognized as a Top Minnesota Workplace for the 12th year! We experienced a year full of growth and change, while remaining focused on our mission and values of respect, integrity, honesty, trust, compassion, accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and loyalty. The Top Workplace award represents the hard work and …
Summary of adverse drug events for hydroxychloroquine, azithromycin, and chloroquine during the COVID-19 pandemic
Dauner DG, Dauner KN. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2021 May-Jun;61(3):293-298.
The United States declared a national emergency concerning the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak on March 13, 2020, and on March 28, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the use of oral formulations of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and chloroquine (CQ) in …
Team Member Spotlight- Jessica Paske-Driscoll
1.How long have you worked for SafetyCall International?
11 years
2.What does your job entail (brief overview of your job) ?
As the Operations Manager I am responsible for improving the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of SafetyCall’s mission and vision as well as assisting with research, development, and implementation of new services, product lines, and technologies. I …
Team Member Spotlight- Michelle Kurnava, CVT
1.How long have you worked for SafetyCall International?
Almost 7 years!
2.What does your job entail (brief overview of your job) ?
I assist pet owners and their pets when dealing with a toxicology emergency by performing calculations and assessing risk to the patient. I provide a detailed assessment to the owner so they can make a safe and informed …