FDA orders 'black box' label on some antibiotics
Earlier this week, the US Food and Drug Administration ordered the makers of certain antibiotics to add a 'black box' label warning - the FDA's strongest - to alert patients of possible tendon ruptures and tendonitis. 10 Jul 2008 12:29
Poultry firms to face penalties
NEWSWATCH: The Competition Commission's recent investigations into the complaints of Elite Breeding Farms and Astral Operations anti-competitive behaviour have been referred to the Competition Tribunal, IOL reports. 6 Jul 2008 19:27
SA's Black business rejects ‘shocking' court ruling on Chinese
A number of Black business organisations including the National African Federated Chambers of Commerce (NAFCOC), Black Management Forum (BMF) and Black Lawyers Association (BLA) have reacted with anger to a recent High Court judgement that found that Chinese South Africans now qualify as BBBEE and EAA beneficiaries. 3 Jul 2008 10:29
Levi's creates unit to combat counterfeits
Global denim brand Levi Strauss' South African division has thrown down the gauntlet to the counterfeit syndicates that are importing, producing and selling fake merchandise in the country and thereby crippling the local retail industry. 2 Jul 2008 12:51
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
Competition Tribunal brushes off Clover
Milk producers fail in attempt to have a complaint of anti-competitive behaviour against them withdrawn. 24 Jun 2008 10:29
When does a TV show become an infomercial?
We're all familiar with branded content and are used to seeing brands featuring in our favourite TV shows. But when does it become too much? Some US groups reckon the line has been reached when a script is crafted around a brand, and they reckon branded content needs to be curbed. 20 Jun 2008 12:00
Bill will pave way for product liability claims
[Sanchia Temkin] If insurance premiums for manufacturers and suppliers increase once the Consumer Protection Bill is passed into law, is it likely that those costs will be passed on to the consumer? 20 Jun 2008 09:27
New legislation on medicines to save consumers 20%
[Gabi Khumalo] The Single Exit Price legislation introduced by the Department of Health has resulted in an approximate 20% savings for consumers on medicines, according to Board Healthcare Funders (BHF) of Southern Africa. 12 Jun 2008 17:39
Microsoft releases hounds on pirate resellers
Microsoft has launched a salvo of piracy lawsuits against computer resellers the corporation claims have sold PCs with pirated copies of Windows and Office pre-installed. Microsoft investigators say they gained several tip-offs from the company's anti-piracy phone hotline as well as its Genuine Advantage verification system. 12 Jun 2008 07:52
US justice department closes SABMiller investigation
The US Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has closed its investigation of the joint venture between SABMiller Plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company. 9 Jun 2008 07:33
Govt to penalise excessive electricity users
[Michael Appel] The regulatory framework, which will enforce the Energy Conservation Programme (ECP) and penalise consumers who use electricity excessively, is being finalised. 6 Jun 2008 13:08
Red-meat body cries foul over VAT cuts
[Neels Blom, Agriculture and Land Affairs Editor] A proposal to scrap VAT on poultry meat products has upset red-meat producers. 4 Jun 2008 10:39
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