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 […]
Articles by Consumer and Society
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 […]
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 […]
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 the plain packaging laws. Australia […]
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 have numerous issues. The service […]
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 the UK will be restricted […]
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 4000 visits to hospital. Carbon […]
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 bank is in even more […]
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 cabin baggage allowances. The new […]
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, have been accused of “legalised […]