The FDA proposes making an important change to its regulations on salt substitutes
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed to make a change to its regulations on the use of salt in food that would […]
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JUUL agrees to $255 million settlement in class-action lawsuit
After recently facing a lawsuit over misleading advertising practices, many JUUL customers will soon receive compensation after the company agreed to a $255 million settlement. […]
The new rule that could make it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions
Cancelling a subscription can sometimes be more difficult than it needs to be sometimes. To address this, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a […]
US appeals court rules that Uber and Lyft can treat workers as contractors
A California appeals court has ruled that Uber and Lyft can carry on treating workers as independent contractors, despite labour groups and workers opposing it. […]
TikTok introduces a new restriction to protect under-18s
TikTok has announced that it is setting a new limit for under-18s that will restrict their screen time. Once a young user hits the limit, […]
Do AirTag and Tile Bluetooth trackers put consumers at risk?
Bluetooth tracking devices are rising in popularity, and consumers are now relying on them to avoid losing important items like their keys, phone, or wallet. […]
The FDA is considered relaxing laws for naloxone sprays
According to the latest figures from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were over 107,000 deaths due to drug overdoses in the […]
New rules could save consumers billions in credit card fees
With US credit card debt reaching over $1 trillion in 2017, fees and charges are a key concern for consumers. And, estimates suggest that with […]
What are the security risks of QR codes?
As QR codes have become more popular, experts have warned that they could pose a security risk. With the dangers including having your personal or […]
Appliance manufacturers accused of not providing help with repairs to their customers
When an appliance is broken, getting access to the product’s repair manual from the manufacturer is often a consumer’s right. However, a new study has […]