FDA
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New FDA standards for sunscreens.
The FDA has announced final standards for testing sunscreen effectiveness. They have also announced new labeling of over the counter sunscreen products. The testing standards will determine a more uniform standard by which the products can be labeled as “broad spectrum” the designation for products that protect against all sources of sun-induced skin damage. There… Read more
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It’s nice to know that the FDA will risk your health…
so that the TSA can chase terrorists. Just saying. Terrorists are bad for your health too, but dealing with cancer is a high price to pay to breathe easy on a flight. Just saying. Read more
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Things that don’t make sense: alcoholic energy drinks.
I haven’t said anything about this, but I’ve been watching the four loko saga unfold. First there was the incident with the college students in the great state of Washington (which turned out not to be a good thing for the makers, because the Attorney General in that state does his job). Then the state… Read more
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Frankenfish brought to you by Aqua Bounty Technologies and the FDA.
Despite the fact that a study shows that genetically modified salmon could cause an increase in allergic reactions, the FDA is licking its chops to bring you genetically modified salmon. Never mind that any scientist or nutritionist will tell you that wild, fresh-caught fish is healthier than farmed fish before people start playing with hormones… Read more
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