Online marketplaces face criticism over “killer car seats”
According to a report by consumer group Which?, a number of online sites have been selling car seats which have been described as “killers”. Trading […]
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FDA focuses on the safety of supplements
It’s estimated that around 75% of consumers in the US take dietary supplements on a regular basis. Among older people, it’s higher with around 80% […]
Calls for social media sites to do more to protect children
Research has shown that social media sites, like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube can, if used excessively, can cause mental health issues in children and teenagers. […]
E-cigarettes vs NRT: which is more effective?
A recent study in the UK showing that e-cigarettes could be more effective than NRT in helping smokers to quit. But, researchers around the world […]
How would a trade war affect the fight against climate change?
As consumers continue to feel the pay the price for climate change with declining resources, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has revealed that a trade […]
Provident’s advertising sparks criticism about the payday loan industry
After the holiday period, many consumers are facing cash shortages or struggling with extra debts. And following recent concerns over the effects of high interest […]
Popular roundup weedkiller taken off sale in France over safety concerns
Whether the use of glyphosate should be allowed in Europe has been an ongoing battle. However, a court ruling in France could bring activists one […]
Investigation in e-coli outbreak continues
The latest outbreak of e-coli has affected sixty-two people in sixteen US states. Of these, twenty-five were hospitalised. Additionally, there were a number of cases […]
How will the FDA shutdown affect consumer safety?
It’s estimated that, due to a government shutdown, around 41% of FDA staff are currently not working. According to the agency, the operations are to […]
Regulations for cold calls about pensions tightened
Under new plans, designed to protect consumers from scams, companies making cold calls about pensions could receive a fine of up to £500,000 going forward. […]