A file photo of normal and fortified rice. According to advocacy groups, all food products must carry warning labels so that vulnerable groups can avoid fortified foods. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) draft notification on an amendment to remove crucial warning labels on iron-fortified food products for individuals with thalassemia and … Read more
Photo: Twitter/@BournvitaIndia The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has asked Mondelez International India, which manufactures Bournvita, to review and withdraw all “misleading” advertisements, packaging and labels on its product. In a letter to the President of Mondelez International India, the NCPCR said it has received a complaint wherein it was informed that Bournvita, … Read more
Sept. 1, 2022 – Warning labels on alcoholic drinks need to be updated to spell out details of potential harm in order to make them more effective, two U.S. researchers say. The current labelling has not changed for 30 years and focuses only on risks during pregnancy and with operating machinery, with a vague statement … Read more
July 25, 2022 – Cannabidiol (CBD) products made from hemp have gotten more popular in recent years. But how much can you trust what the label says, compared to what really is in CBD patches, creams, and lotions? A team of investigators decided to find out. They bought 105 hemp-derived CBD topicals – products designed … Read more
By Robert Preidt and Robin FosterHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Nov. 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Several frozen vials that were labeled “smallpox” have been discovered in a vaccine research facility in Pennsylvania, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. There is no indication that anyone was exposed to what was in the vials, the … Read more
Sept. 17, 2021 — You look in the fridge and see your favorite coffee creamer is set to expire. It’s half-full, and you know what that means. Sigh. You must, sadly, throw it away. And unless you’re feeding a small army, you may even look at some products and wonder: How in … Read more
New Delhi: PUCHO, an AI tech startup recently launched an AI-powered noise print anti-copy labels to eliminate counterfeit. The multi-lingual app is powered by Cypheme, a global artificial intelligence and brand protection solution to protect drugs and medical device brands against the growing menace of counterfeits. According to the Bengaluru-based company, PUCHO’s AI tech can … Read more