A new regulation by the UK government will ban cigarette branding and force tobacco firms to implement standardised packaging of all cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco for retail sale. The move by the government is in line with ...
Tags: Tobacco Products, retail sale, Agriculture
Posted in Regulatory and Compliance by Nancy Crotti on January 21, 2015 Just in time for the next wave of wearable wellness devices appears ready to roll, FDA has issued guidance statements about wellness products and medtech accessories. ...
Tags: type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, Health
The UK syrups and spreads market is dominated by jam and honey spreads. However, chocolate spreads are expected to gather pace, growing by 35 per cent up to 2018, according to findings from market research organisation Canadean. Honey ...
Tags: Jam, Honey, Chocolate, Agriculture
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 ...
Tags: salt, heart health risks, Agriculture
Fish oil capsules and supplements fail on Omega-3 claims and freshness, University research study Most fish oil supplements sold in Australia and New Zealand are lower in omega-3 fatty acids than their labels claim, according to new ...
Tags: Fish Oil, Omega-3 Claims, Freshness, Agriculture
The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is set to implement new standards to reduce Salmonella and Campylobacter contamination in poultry products. The proposed standards will require testing ...
Eating walnuts may improve performance on cognitive function tests, including those for memory, concentration and information processing speed according to new research from the David Geffen School of Medicine at The University of ...
Tags: snack, meal, Agriculture
Polar has partnered with MyFitnessPal, which claims more than 75 million users, so that consumers can link their Polar Flow and MyfitnessPal accounts to view their nutrition together with activity and training details at once. Polar, which ...
Tags: nutrition, training details, Sporting Goods
In a boost to the national food industry, the University of Sydney Business School’s Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) has joined with the University of Newcastle to establish a food and beverage supply chain ...
Tags: Food Industry, Service
The theme of Gregory Conley’s latest article on Washington Times is the call for sensible ecig regulations. Conley, who is the president of American Vaping Association, likewise justifies the need for such policies in this piece. ...
The paints and coatings industry in Europe faces substantial challenges. Efficient production is meant to go hand in hand with ever better performance. At the same time, coatings must meet the increasing demand for health-friendly and ...
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EPA Region 7 released new data today that shows air quality around the West Lake Landfill Superfund Site in Bridgeton, Mo., is consistent with what is found elsewhere in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, and in other major Midwest ...
Tags: Air Quality, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, Construction
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with three companies affiliated with Shell Oil Company to resolve Clean Air Act violations, including selling gasoline and diesel fuel that did not conform to ...
Tags: Vehicle Fuel Standards, gasoline, Auto
Hong Kong has imposed a ban on poultry imports from some regions of Japan, Israel and Nigeria due to H5 avian influenza outbreak. The ban has been imposed on poultry, poultry products and eggs from Okayama prefecture in Japan, Haifa ...
Tags: eggs, meat, Agriculture
A new Canadean report finds that half of UK consumers are now aware of the health benefits of protein, presenting an expanding opportunity for protein enriched food and drinks. A survey in the report shows that 49% of UK consumers are now ...
Tags: food, drinks, Agriculture