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269[USA] Congress backs bill to put chemicals under federal scrutiny (2016-06-07)Toxic chemicals used in everyday products such as household cleaners, clothing and furniture have been linked to serious illnesses, including cancer, infertility, diabetes and Parkinson's disease. Under current law, only a small fraction of chemicals used in these products have been reviewed ...2016-06-09
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268[USA] USDA extends comment period for 'certified organic' animal rule (2016-06-07)Leaders of the Senate and House Agriculture committees said Tuesday that the Obama administration has granted their request to extend the public comment period on new requirements for meat sold under the “certified organic “ label. Last month, Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Rep...2016-06-09
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267[Australia] “Cold pressed raw milk” approved for sale in NSW (2016-06-06)A “cold pressed raw milk” has been approved by the NSW Food Authority for sale in the state. Its producer, Made By Cow, says they use “intense isotatic cold water pressure” to eliminate any harmful bacteria. For many years, raw milk has been banned from sale for hu...2016-06-08
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266[UK] Force food firms to reduce salt and sugar content, charities urge (2016-06-07)Ministers should force food firms to put less salt and sugar in their products, introduce smaller portions and limit their sponsorship of sports events, an alliance of leading health charities has urged. The group also wants GPs to prescribe exercise for patients much more often, and the gove...2016-06-08
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265[USA] Widely used U.S. farm chemical atrazine may threaten animals: EPA (2016-06-02)One of the most popular herbicides in U.S. agriculture can be dangerous to animals and fish and leaves behind worrisome residue levels, the Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday in a draft report that sparked outrage among farmers. The agency's assessment of atrazine could lead...2016-06-08
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264[USA] Health Department Begins Enforcement of Sodium Warning Rule (2016-06-06)The Health Department today began citywide enforcement of the sodium warning rule requiring chain restaurants to identify menu items high in sodium. On May 26, a New York State appeals court rejected the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) challenge to the rule and lifted a court-held b...2016-06-08
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263[USA] Dietary Supplement Marketer Convicted of Selling Ephedra Years After FDA Ban (2016-06-03)Twelve years after FDA prohibited the sale of dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids (ephedra), a New York man has been found guilty of violating the ban. Following a three-day trial, a jury in Atlanta convicted Chenhsin Chan (aka Paul Chan) on 30 felony counts ...2016-06-08
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262[Australia] Updating medicine ingredient names (2016-06-06)In different countries, different names are used to describe the same medicinal ingredient. Over the years, some medicine ingredient names in Australia have become out of date. This can be confusing for Australian consumers and healthcare professionals who travel internationally, as well as p...2016-06-07
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261[EU] China lifts its import ban on animal products from Denmark, France, Germany and United Kingdom (2016-06-03)China has confirmed that it is lifting its import ban introduced 4 years ago on bovine & ovine genetic material from Denmark, France, Germany and United Kingdom due to Schmallenberg virus. The decision ? preceded with joint efforts of various Commission services and EU Member States - was...2016-06-07
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260[EU] Statement by Commissioner Vella welcoming new global agreement to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (2016-06-03)On June 5, a key international treaty aimed at combating illegal fishing will come into force. The Port State Measures Agreement, adopted and promoted by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation, allows countries to keep illegal operators out of their ports and to prevent them fr...2016-06-07