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  • Director's Message August

    Published on August 23, 2021
    As we embark on a new academic year at Michigan State University, I wanted to reach out and update you on the great work we're undertaking at CRIS.

  • Hand Sanitizer – Overview

    Published on August 16, 2021
    As we head back to work and school, many of us are restocking on hand sanitizers. In this post, we take a look at hand sanitizer ingredients so you can make the best choice for yourself and your family.

  • Fragrances – Overview

    Published on August 9, 2021
    In this series, we look at the fragrances we encounter in our everyday lives. In this post, we take a general look at fragrances.

  • Insect Repellent – DEET

    Published on August 2, 2021
    In our last post, we looked at insect repellents available to us. We established that EPA-registered products are known to be the most effective. In this post, we look at one of the most commonly used EPA-registered insect repellent ingredients: DEET

  • Insect Repellent – An Overview

    Published on July 26, 2021
    As bugs swarm in some parts of the world, we look at bug repellents that can help protect us from biting insects.

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