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Cough, cold medicines for infants under investigation

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:36:00 +0200

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Govt prioritises biosafety in genetically-modified farm produce

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:55:00 +0200

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend

BPA-free bottle now available

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:09:00 +0200

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Sunspray receives HACCP accreditation

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:10:00 +0200

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Operations at a Thohoyandou site shut down

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:20:00 +0200

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend

The heat is on

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:55:00 +0200

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Farmers urged to invest in their workers

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:07:00 +0200

Farmers in the Western Cape have been urged by Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana to invest in their workers and treat them with respect. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Beans canned before buyers turn green

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:10:00 +0200

Retailers respond to Tiger Brands' warning. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Consumers urged to support paraffin campaign

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:21:00 +0200

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. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Lactogen infant formula recalled

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:45:00 +0200

Nestlé has recalled a batch of Lactogen infant formula over concerns regarding its iron, zinc and copper content. Read full story... | Send to a friend