Nestlé UK & Ireland has gained Fairtrade certification for its 2-finger Kit Kat, as a result of which, the company will now buy an additional 5,300 tons of sustainable cocoa from Fairtrade farmer co-operatives in the Ivory Coast. ...
UK-based Medica Packaging, the healthcare packaging business of the Benson Group, has provided detail on the full suite of packaging products, produced for Channel Island Flower Essences. Its packaging includes crash-lock cartons for the ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration(FDA)has granted 510(k)clearance to Ivera Medical's Curos Tips passive disinfection device which covers and protects the male luer connectors. Used in the administration of intravenous(IV)medication ...
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Teijin Limited announced that it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, a global benchmark for socially responsible investing, for the fourth consecutive year effective September 24. Teijin appreciates the continued ...
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Property and casualty insurance company, USI Insurance Services (. Terms of the transaction were undisclosed. Emerson Reid and Company's CEO Arthur Hall said, "Through our acquisition of Kelly Insurance Brokerage, we have attained an ...
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Prime India Healthcare, a provider of low cost medical treatments, is planning to introduce electronic health cards in pharmacy retail chains, hospitals as well as beauty wellness centers in Chennai, India. The card, which is designed ...
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Aptalis Pharma, a specialty pharmaceutical company, has announced the commercial availability of Viokace (pancrelipase) tablets in the US. Viokace, in combination with a proton pump inhibitor, is indicated in adults for the treatment of ...
The European Commission (EC) has approved Bayer HealthCare's EYLEA (aflibercept solution for injection) at a recommended dose of 2 mg for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). Formulated as an iso-osmotic ...
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Global sustainable resins supplier Cardia Bioplastics has secured Halal certification for its range of Biohybrid resins, which are derived from renewable sources and possess formal acknowledgement of compliance with Islamic laws pertaining ...
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Cell Therapeutics (CTI) has announced the European launch of Pixuvri for the treatment of adult patients with multiply relapsed or refractory aggressive non-hodgkin B-cell lymphoma. The company initiated the launch with entry into Sweden, ...
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Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has purchased maxIT Healthcare Holdings, a provider of healthcare IT services and solutions to commercial hospital groups and other medical delivery organizations. The services ...
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The UK Food Standards Agency(FSA)has advised people not to consume products containing DMAA(1,3-dimethylamylamine)-an ingredient used primarily in sports supplements,as it may lead to adverse health reactions. Products containing DMAA are ...
IMS Health has completed the acquisition of a provider of clinical trial cost benchmarks, budgeting and negotiation tools, TTC. The acquisition will enable IMS Health's clients to enhance the speed, efficiency and cost-effectiveness ...
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US-based health care services company Cardinal Health has announced the launch of its surgical gloves portfolio in sustainable, half-fold packaging. The portfolio includes the Protexis powder-free and Triflex powdered surgical gloves. The ...
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Rocky Brands Inc. has added two collections expanding the company's footprint into the outdoor adventure market and creating a new footwear option for healthcare professionals. Rocky S2V for the outdoor adventure segment will be available ...
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