PRODUCT SAFETY CONCERNS

A recent study conducted by researchers at Massachusetts Eye and Ear hospital has found a significant link between popular weight loss drugs containing semaglutide and an increased risk of Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION), a ...

Social media platforms have said that undoing behavioural tracking of children and targeted advertisements are among the biggest concerns they have with the new data law the government is prepping. The companies are voicing their concerns as rules o...

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is set to release tighter regulations on protein supplements, after it conducted a study which revealed that dozens of protein powders and supplements were being sold at store shelves, gymnasi...

Food safety concerns have intensified for quick commerce companies in recent weeks, particularly after a disturbing incident in Mumbai where a customer discovered a human thumb in their Zepto ice cream order. This incident has brought the issue unde...

Food safety has become a concern in terms of quick commerce in recent weeks as a Mumbai customer found a human finger in Yummo brand ice-cream from Zepto. Walko Foods, the owner of Yummo, took the incident seriously and halted manufacturing at the t...

Dr Snehal Lunawat was the first case in which the AEFI committee accepted there was a direct correlation between vaccination and death. Many of the petitioners, like her father Dilip, have questioned why information about the side-effects wasn’t mad...

A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board published in February found that four bolts securing the panel that blew off were missing. "Boeing must commit to real and profound improvements," FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said ...

Microsoft-backed OpenAI's chatbots with generative AI capabilities, such as engaging in human-like conversations and creating images based on text prompts, have stirred safety concerns as AI models become more powerful.

Nepal’s Department of Food Technology and Quality reported that the ban is due to the suspicion of ethylene oxide contamination. The banned spices include madras curry powder, sambhar mixed masala powder, mixed masala curry powder of MDH, and fish c...

Nepal's Department of Food Technology and Quality Control has prohibited the import, sale, and consumption of two Indian spice brands, Everest and MDH, due to concerns about high levels of ethylene oxide. These are Madras Curry Powder, Sambhar Mixed...

As extreme summer heat leads to increased absenteeism and reduced productivity, manufacturing and engineering firms like Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro, Nayara Energy, Thermax, and Maruti Suzuki are implementing measures to protect their employees. Ini...

Though India has a food regulator, the actions regulators abroad take on exported foods seem to get wider attention. There is a danger of trust deficit that needs urgent attention through better testing, penalties, and transparency.

The Supreme Court has directed that advertisers and endorsers must act responsibly when endorsing consumer products, as they are equally responsible for issuing misleading advertisements. The court emphasized that advertisements must conform to the ...

A plea has been filed seeking setting up of an expert medical panel to study and assess the possible risk factors associated with the Astrazeneca's Covishield vaccine, which was one of two vaccines administered in India against Covid-19. Advocate Vi...

GTRI highlighted concerns over $700 million India spice exports at risk due to regulatory actions in critical markets. Urgent actions are needed to prevent widespread rejection and ensure the integrity of Indian spice products.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it was opening an investigation after the agency identified concerns due to crash events after vehicles had the recall software update installed "and results from preliminary NHTSA test...

Product safety concerns in India pose risks for the FMCG industry, impacting companies like Nestle India. Regulatory scrutiny challenges health claims, affecting consumer trust. Social media influencers influence companies' actions, while the spices...

Hong Kong and Singapore have recalled popular Indian spice products from MDH and Everest due to the presence of carcinogenic ethylene oxide. The International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies ethylene oxide as a Group 1 carcinogen, prompting...

FAA investigates Boeing whistleblower's safety concerns on 787 and 777 jets, leading to production halt, quality problems, and a Senate hearing. Boeing faces a safety crisis with management changes and delivery decline.