FDA Warns of Counterfeit Home COVID Test Kits

FDA Warns of Counterfeit Home COVID Test Kits

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans to watch out for phony at-home, over-the-counter COVID-19 tests that look a lot like the real things. The counterfeit test kits may put you at risk of unknowingly … Read more

Honeywell launches authentication tech to prevent counterfeit pharma drugs – ET HealthWorld

Honeywell launches authentication tech to prevent counterfeit pharma drugs – ET HealthWorld

Honeywell on Monday announced digital authentication technology for the pharmaceutical industry in response to the growing menace of counterfeit products. An acute shortage of drugs to treat symptoms of Covid-19 has led to increased circulation of counterfeit medicines in recent times, a company statement said. It added that there are reports of fake antiviral medicines … Read more

World Bank Halts Report on National Competitiveness Rankings Amid Concerns of Data Manipulation

World Bank Halts Report on National Competitiveness Rankings Amid Concerns of Data Manipulation

The World Bank on Thursday said it is halting publication of its flagship report on business competitiveness to investigate data irregularities. Data about four countries—China, Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia—appeared to have been inappropriately altered, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The move renewed concerns first raised two years … Read more