Apple ordered to pay $32.5 million to parents in court settlement
Apple are known for offering “child friendly” apps. Games and other virtual goods designed for children can cost anything from $0.99 up to $99.99 in […]
Month: July 2018
Does the FDA need to update its framework for the use of chemicals in food processing?
When it comes to deciding which chemicals are safe to use in food processing, the FDA has an extensive list of those that are considered […]
Oral sunscreen: Putting lives at risk?
Several drugs manufacturers in the US are now producing supplements which they claim can reduce the risk of sunburn. These products, which are Advanced Skin […]
A New Gold Rush for Ambulance Chasers? Johnson & Johnson Talc Lawsuit Sets a Dangerous Precedent
A Missouri jury has awarded 22 women a staggering $4.6 billion in damages after the women claimed that Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J’s) popular talcum powder […]
First treatment for smallpox approved in the US
Thanks to vaccination efforts, smallpox was eradicated in 1980. However, following concerns that it could be used in a bioterror attack, the FDA has just […]
Parents concerned Aptamil baby milk could be causing illnesses
One of Danone’s products, Aptamil baby milk, has been subject to scrutiny in the past weeks over claims that changes to its formula are causing […]
Nissan under investigation for using false emission data on tests
Shares in the car manufacturer Nissan have dropped by around 5% recently, after the news that the company has been falsifying their emission test data. […]
Starbucks announces 5p charge on disposable cups to cut down on waste
In a bid to cut down on plastic waste, the coffee chain Starbucks has recently announced that all its branches in the UK will be […]
Ryanair staff announce further strike action
Following the announcement earlier this week that pilots from Ryanair are planning to take strike action, cabin and ground crew have followed and informed that […]
Do we need an “Amazon tax”?
The latest figures show that online spending is at an all time high and is continuing to increase. In 2017, it was estimated that 1.66 […]