10 toxic cosmetic ingredients
27/3/12 www.ocregister.com
By CINDY MCNATT
Here’s the thing about products you put on your hair and skin – they are absorbed into your bloodstream, inhaled in aerosols and can even transfer on doorknobs. Increasingly consumers are becoming more aware of what’s going into their bodies including the lotions, potions and pretties we apply on the surface.
EU: French foie gras exports hit by Spain demand drop
27/3/12 www.reuters.com
* Low Spanish, Japan sales weigh on French foie gras exports
* Halal output growing to meet rising Middle East, EU demand
* Foie gras price to rise again in 2012 due to dearer grains
Compatibility between the World Organisation for Animal Health and Islamic Law to the prevention of cruelty to animals during transport and slaughter
26/3/12 www.oie.int
Foreword by the Director General
The purpose of this paper is to draw attention to requirements of Islamic law that relate to the humane handling of animals, including at transport and slaughter. By encouraging dialogue between veterinary services and religious authorities, the OIE aims to raise awareness of the importance of animal welfare and to reduce animal suffering globally.
Emerging Markets Driving Innovative Pharmaceutical Packaging And Marketing Strategies
17/3/12 www.riskwatchdog.com
BMI believes that drugmakers will increasingly need to consider new strategies for pharmaceutical packaging and marketing to capitalise on growth in the emerging markets, especially given that more drugs are bought over-the-counter (OTC) than in traditional markets.
Pink Slime A Non-Issue for Kosher McDonald’s
16/3/12 www.greenprophet.com
By Maurice Picow
Good news! McDonald’s burgers sold in Israel don’t contain pink slime, and never did.
Pink slime, a beef filler ingredient made from from slaughter house beef trimmings is freaking out consumers worldwide.
Global Gelatin Market to Reach 395.84 Thousand Metric Tons by 2017, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
14/3/12 www.prweb.com
GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Gelatin market. Worldwide Gelatin consumption is forecast to reach 395.84 thousand metric tons by the year 2017, fuelled by aging population, focus on healthcare and increasing demand from end-use industries such as food & beverage, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals.
Red meat increases death, cancer and heart risk, says study
13/3/12 BBC
A diet high in red meat can shorten life expectancy, according to researchers at Harvard Medical School.
UK: Brand Cloud remains on takeover trail
13/3/12 menmedia.co.uk
A personal care products firm, founded by a former director at Scholl footwear and Durex condoms giant SSL International, remains on the takeover trail after after acquiring two beauty brands for £500,000.
EU: Salmonella down, Campylobacter up
10/3/12 www.farmersguardian.com
By Alistair Driver
SALMONELLA infection in humans is continuing to fall across the EU, although incidence of Campylobacter infection is on the rise, according to new figures released today.
Burnt bone-free ‘halal sugar’ heads to Middle East
6/2/12 www.reuters.com
By Maha El Dahan
ABU DHABI
(Reuters) – Muslims in the Middle East will soon be able to sweeten their coffee and cakes with halal sugar guaranteed to be free from burnt animal bone powder.
UAE: Organic halal meat to hit shelves
5/3/12 www.thenational.ae
Caline Malek
DUBAI // Shoppers will be able to buy organic halal meat in supermarkets within three months.
Only gelatin powder from China, Pakistan has Jakim’s halal cert
1/3/12 www.thesundaily.my
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 29, 2012): Only gelatin powder imported from China and Pakistan were issued with the Malaysian Islamic Development Department’s (Jakim) halal certificate.
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