Consumer and Society

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…

8 years ago

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 &…

8 years ago

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,…

8 years ago

The latest victory for advocates of plain packaged cigarettes

In a new “landmark victory” at the World Trade Organisation, Australia has won a case which was put forward against…

8 years ago

Ombudsman is now backed by MPs to clear new home disputes

The ombudsman service is said to be a free way to help new-build buyers when they purchase a property and…

8 years ago

Government proposals to tackle childhood obesity

As part of a government initiative to deal with the ongoing childhood obesity crisis, the sale of energy drinks in…

8 years ago

Consumer group finds faulty carbon monoxide alarms for sale in the UK

There are thousands of cases of carbon monoxide poisoning every year in the UK, which cause around 50 deaths and…

8 years ago

Thousands of consumers leave Lloyds TSB bank after IT failure

Following the news that Lloyds TSB will be closing 49 of its branches, a recent IT failure could mean the…

8 years ago

The effects of Ryanair’s changes to baggage allowance

At the end of last year, Europe’s busiest airline Ryanair announced that it would be making some changes to its…

8 years ago

The FDA’s planned reforms to credit regulations: how will they protect consumers?

Lenders who supply high risk credit to consumers have been under fire for many years. Some, including payday loan companies,…

8 years ago