Cough, cold medicines for infants under investigation
The Medicines Control Council of South Africa (MCC) has requested all manufacturers of cough and cold medicines to provide information regarding the effects of the ingredients on infants. 30 Jun 2008 11:36
Govt prioritises biosafety in genetically-modified farm produce
[Shaun Benton] Government is making biosafety a priority not only in terms of genetically-modified organisms in food but also in terms of food products entering the country's borders. 26 Jun 2008 12:55
BPA-free bottle now available
Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in polycarbonate baby bottles, won't harm most people, but it can be released when such bottles are heated and could pose risk to newborns and infants. Now, however, there is a baby bottle that is claimed to be totally free of BPA and reputedly completely safe for infants. 19 Jun 2008 08:09
Sunspray receives HACCP accreditation
Sunspray Food Ingredients, independent manufacturer of spray-dried ingredients, has received its HACCP accreditation from the SABS. HACCP, which stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, is a systematic preventive approach to food safety. 12 Jun 2008 06:10
Operations at a Thohoyandou site shut down
Labour inspectors in Limpopo have ordered a Thohoyandou construction company to halt operations at all of its three sites after the employer failed to comply with safety laws. This followed the collapse of a nine-meter high wall at the Madina Shopping complex which left several workers injured. 18 Apr 2008 10:20
The heat is on
Chances are, sometime this winter you'll be looking to turn on the heat in your warehouse. Imagine if the heater you turn on warms you and your workers, instead of just the air around you. 18 Apr 2008 06:55
Farmers urged to invest in their workers
Farmers in the Western Cape have been urged by Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana to invest in their workers and treat them with respect. 15 Apr 2008 12:07
Beans canned before buyers turn green
[Tamlyn Stewart] Retailers respond to Tiger Brands' warning. 15 Apr 2008 11:10
Consumers urged to support paraffin campaign
[Nthambeleni Gabara] The Paraffin Safety Association is urging all household energy consumers to support its consumer rights campaign which calls for government to formulate and implement the Low Income Household Energy Safety Policy. 13 Mar 2008 06:21
Lactogen infant formula recalled
Nestlé has recalled a batch of Lactogen infant formula over concerns regarding its iron, zinc and copper content. 12 Mar 2008 07:45
‘Treat all electrical cables and power lines as live'
This was the message from Eskom to township communities, and the power utility put it across to the township residents with Primedia@Home's Community Chat Billboards, in an attempt to reduce the high number of electrocution fatalities. 26 Feb 2008 13:38
More taxes see drop in tobacco use - WHO
[Bathandwa Mbola] Due to higher taxes placed on tobacco in South Africa, the consumption of cigarettes has declined among the young and the poor, according to a report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). 26 Feb 2008 06:29
Named and shamed meat market mops up
[Chari-Ann James] Local newspaper report leads to staff at butchery - named as one of East London's dirtiest - getting down on their knees. 11 Feb 2008 11:24
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