Covestro is committed to continually improving the performance and safety of its products and setting new standards in industrial hygiene. Responsible handling of chemical substances has always been necessary for avoiding health risks. ...
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Beverage and lifestyle brand Merican Mule has introduced Moscow Mule in a can, as part of its efforts to reduce the use of copper mug. The new can has been developed for Moscow Mule to decrease the health risks associated with copper mug, ...
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An investor coalition worth $1.25tn is set to persuade 16 multinational companies to identify risks associated with industrial animal production and device strategies to roll out plant-based sources of protein. The coalition urges the ...
South Africa has renewed imports of US chicken, beef and pork products, bringing an end to a 15-year trade dispute with the country. The South African government concluded months of discussions over 'the three meats' with the US, under ...
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UK's Local Government Association has urged alcohol makers to introduce calorie labels to their packaging in order to inform people about the calories the drink contains. It said that long-term health effects of drinking are known to ...
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The European Parliament's environment and agriculture committee has voted in favor of ban on cloning of farm animals, as well as food products from both clones and their offspring in the EU. This comes in view of potential health risks ...
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Germany-based Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Wentus has developed a new barrier film for dry food products that claims to stop the entry of potentially harmful mineral oils from the outer packaging into food. The multi-layer barrier ...
Swedish Match’s proposal to ease warning labels related to snus tobacco packaging has not been given a clearance by US FDA. Snus is a cloth baggie with moist tobacco powder and has to be put under the upper lip by consumers to ...
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Study finds salt intake not associated with heart health risks Salt intake was not associated with mortality or risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and heart failure (HF) in older adults based on self-reported estimated sodium ...
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The Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a proposed settlement with several companies to address the Pohatcong Valley Groundwater Contamination Superfund site in Warren County, New Jersey. ...
The FDA won’t let 23andMe sell its Personal Genomic Service tests to consumers in the United States, but that hasn’t stopped the company from selling its customers’ anonymous information to other companies for research. ...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has designated January as national Radon Action Month, a perfect time for you to protect your family by testing your home for radon. Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas, so testing is the ...
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Manufacturers ‘gambling’ on the increasing influence of health, Canadean The fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry might think some trends, including a trend towards ‘healthier’ items, are bigger than they ...
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The US state of Ohio has passed a bill that will impose a ban on the sale of powdered alcohol product, Palcohol, across the state as it may cause health risks on consumption. The Palcohol is a white powder, which when mixed with water can ...