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Press coverage, expert commentary, and media features from our team. Nour Abochama, Care Europe's quality and regulatory advisor, is regularly quoted on cosmetic safety, supplement compliance, and EU market entry topics.
Expert Commentary Beauty Safety Expert Nour Abochama Weighs In on the Lack of Standardized Definitions in 'Clean Beauty' Marketing
Chemical engineer and regulatory operations expert Nour Abochama explains why terms like "non-toxic" and "natural" remain unregulated in the US cosmetics space, and what brands should be doing to build real consumer trust.
Media Feature Nour Abochama Uses Podcast Platform to Demystify Beauty Product Risks and Ingredient Claims
Nour Abochama, VP of Operations at Qalitex and executive producer of the Nourify and Beautify podcast, leads weekly conversations with chemists, regulators, and brand founders on the gap between cosmetic claims and scientific validation.
Industry Insight The Science Behind Color Fading in Skincare and Cosmetics
A deep dive into why cosmetic products change color over time — from oxidation and UV exposure to pH shifts and ingredient interactions — and how stability testing protects brands before products reach the shelf.
Partnership Nourify-Beautify Podcast Announces Sponsorship from Qalitex Laboratories
The Nourify and Beautify podcast, co-hosted by Nour Abochama and Linda Yates, announces a sponsorship agreement with Qalitex Laboratories — aligning a science-based podcast with a trusted ISO-accredited testing lab.
Industry Insight Nourify and Beautify Podcast Episode: 'Supplements Shouldn't Be a Gamble'
An episode recap featuring guest Joanna Bacchus, who explains how 86% of supplements studied lacked the ingredients listed on their labels — and why third-party testing and certificate of analysis are non-negotiables for supplement brands.
Expert Commentary 'Vegan Skincare' Isn't Always Clean, Says Beauty Safety Expert and Advocate
Nour Abochama explains why the "vegan" label does not equal safe or clean — and why removing animal-derived ingredients without rigorous stability and microbial testing can create new risks for both brands and consumers.
Our Expert
Nour Abochama
Quality & Regulatory Advisor, Care Europe · VP Operations, Qalitex Laboratories
Chemical engineer with 17+ years of experience in laboratory operations, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across Europe and North America. Nour is the executive producer and co-host of the Nourify & Beautify podcast, which has reached over 46,700 subscribers with 321,000+ views. She is regularly sought for expert commentary on EU cosmetic regulations, clean beauty science, and supplement safety.
Media Inquiries
For press inquiries, interview requests, or expert commentary on EU regulatory topics, GMP compliance, cosmetic safety, supplement regulations, or European market entry for North American brands — we are available to comment.