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"Urbanised Phobia Of Rich": Supreme Court Rejects Plea On Packaged Food Standards
The SC rejected a PIL seeking the adoption of WHO standards for permissible levels of certain cancer-causing chemicals in packaged food and drinking water, with the court making strong remarks on what it described as an urbanised phobia of the rich
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Cancer, Infertility Linked To Synthetic Chemicals In Food Chain, Scientists Say
A global scientific report warns that chemicals widely used in food production and packaging are driving serious health risks, environmental damage.
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Is Packaged Paneer Safe To Eat? What You Must Know About Fake Paneer
Fake paneer is a growing concern in India. Does this mean you should rely on packaged paneer? Or are local dairies a better option? Discover key facts and food safety tips below.
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Over 3,600 Food Packaging Chemicals Found In Human Bodies In New Study
Around 100 of these chemicals are considered to be of "high concern" to human health, said lead study author Birgit Geueke.
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The Truth About Food Additives And How Food Adulteration Can Progressively Harm Your Health
Food additives are used to process food and improve its aroma, texture, packaging and much more. Read here to know the numerous health risks posed by food additives and adulterated food.
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How to Make Pure Coconut Oil at Home Free of Preservatives and Chemicals
Over the years, most of us have switched to packaged factory-made refined oils that are often laden with preservatives and additives. Let's get back to basics and learn how to make coconut oil at home.
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Parents, Take Note! Inflatable Pool Toys Can Put Your Kid at Cancer Risk
Researchers from Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV in Germany have warned that inflatable pool toys may contain certainpotentially hazardous substances that can put your child at the risk of cancer.
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The Shocking Story of Toxic Fast Food Packaging and Its Cancer Risks
Fast food that come packed in greaseproof paper may lead to developmental problems in children and an increased risk of cancer.
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Harmful Chemicals in Your Everyday Food Are Making You Gain Weight
Levels of phthalates -- class of industrial chemicals used to make food packaging materials, tubing for dairy products and other items used in the production of fast food.
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BPA Chemical in Plastics is Safe: European Food Safety Authority
The chemical bisphenol A, used to stiffen some plastic food containers, poses no health risk to consumers of any age, including unborn children, at current levels of exposure, says Europe's food safety watchdog.
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Drinking from Cans Could Shoot Up Your Blood Pressure
'Can' your favourite drink cause you harm? Yes, especially if it comes from a can. A new study in the journal 'Hypertension' says plastic bottles and cans are generally lined with a chemical called Bisphenol A (BPA), the consumption of which has been...
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Why Packaging Can Spoil the Flavour of Food - and How to Avoid it
When your bottled water tastes like plastic, it may not mean you are swallowing toxic chemicals, but it's far from refreshing. Find out what jars, tins and bottle do to your foodFood packaging has become a new whipping boy. Its excessive use devours our...
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Concerns over chemicals in food packaging misplaced, say scientists
Journal article's warning that packaging is significant source of chemical food contamination is roundly rejectedConcerns about synthetic chemicals in packaging and plastic bottles contaminating food and drink are largely misplaced, scientists have said...
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Is Plastic Food Packaging Dangerous?
The phthalate chemicals used in packaging are banned in some countries and have been blamed for many ailments. So should you ban them from the house?If you've had to fight though plastic packaging to get to your food you won't be surprised to hear it...
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"Urbanised Phobia Of Rich": Supreme Court Rejects Plea On Packaged Food Standards
The SC rejected a PIL seeking the adoption of WHO standards for permissible levels of certain cancer-causing chemicals in packaged food and drinking water, with the court making strong remarks on what it described as an urbanised phobia of the rich
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Cancer, Infertility Linked To Synthetic Chemicals In Food Chain, Scientists Say
A global scientific report warns that chemicals widely used in food production and packaging are driving serious health risks, environmental damage.
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Is Packaged Paneer Safe To Eat? What You Must Know About Fake Paneer
Fake paneer is a growing concern in India. Does this mean you should rely on packaged paneer? Or are local dairies a better option? Discover key facts and food safety tips below.
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Over 3,600 Food Packaging Chemicals Found In Human Bodies In New Study
Around 100 of these chemicals are considered to be of "high concern" to human health, said lead study author Birgit Geueke.
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The Truth About Food Additives And How Food Adulteration Can Progressively Harm Your Health
Food additives are used to process food and improve its aroma, texture, packaging and much more. Read here to know the numerous health risks posed by food additives and adulterated food.
-
How to Make Pure Coconut Oil at Home Free of Preservatives and Chemicals
Over the years, most of us have switched to packaged factory-made refined oils that are often laden with preservatives and additives. Let's get back to basics and learn how to make coconut oil at home.
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Parents, Take Note! Inflatable Pool Toys Can Put Your Kid at Cancer Risk
Researchers from Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV in Germany have warned that inflatable pool toys may contain certainpotentially hazardous substances that can put your child at the risk of cancer.
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The Shocking Story of Toxic Fast Food Packaging and Its Cancer Risks
Fast food that come packed in greaseproof paper may lead to developmental problems in children and an increased risk of cancer.
-
Harmful Chemicals in Your Everyday Food Are Making You Gain Weight
Levels of phthalates -- class of industrial chemicals used to make food packaging materials, tubing for dairy products and other items used in the production of fast food.
-
BPA Chemical in Plastics is Safe: European Food Safety Authority
The chemical bisphenol A, used to stiffen some plastic food containers, poses no health risk to consumers of any age, including unborn children, at current levels of exposure, says Europe's food safety watchdog.
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Drinking from Cans Could Shoot Up Your Blood Pressure
'Can' your favourite drink cause you harm? Yes, especially if it comes from a can. A new study in the journal 'Hypertension' says plastic bottles and cans are generally lined with a chemical called Bisphenol A (BPA), the consumption of which has been...
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Why Packaging Can Spoil the Flavour of Food - and How to Avoid it
When your bottled water tastes like plastic, it may not mean you are swallowing toxic chemicals, but it's far from refreshing. Find out what jars, tins and bottle do to your foodFood packaging has become a new whipping boy. Its excessive use devours our...
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Concerns over chemicals in food packaging misplaced, say scientists
Journal article's warning that packaging is significant source of chemical food contamination is roundly rejectedConcerns about synthetic chemicals in packaging and plastic bottles contaminating food and drink are largely misplaced, scientists have said...
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Is Plastic Food Packaging Dangerous?
The phthalate chemicals used in packaging are banned in some countries and have been blamed for many ailments. So should you ban them from the house?If you've had to fight though plastic packaging to get to your food you won't be surprised to hear it...
