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(PIA) — The public must take extra precaution in consuming and using unregistered food products, supplements and cosmetics, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) in Eastern Visayas warned recently. FDA supervisor Dr. Sonia Cabahit said the quality of products which do not have a certificate of product registration from FDA cannot be guaranteed. “It is the responsibility of every consumer to look into the product that you are going to eat, drink or use as […]
MANILA, March 8 (PIA) – Nowadays, almost all products can be bought online – from cars to gadgets, food, and even health products, thus the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues tips on how to buy health products online. To make it more easier to remember the tips, the FDA issued ABCDE guideline in buying health products via the internet. First, Access the website. FDA reminds the public to buy only FDA-registered and notified health […]
Worrying that the lower cost of a drug means lower quality? Worry no more, generic drug is safe and can be taken. It may be cheaper than the branded drugs, but it has the same active ingredients, same-effect, and form of dosage approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “In today’s world, it is shortsighted to think that infectious diseases cannot cross borders. By allowing developing countries access to generic drugs, we not only […]
MANILA, Philippines, May 8 (Eagle) — The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) warned the public against buying unregistered medicine since this may cause harm in the health of consumers. The FDA further reminded the public to only buy medicine at stores recognized by the said agency. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
HEALTH authorities continue to test the milk tea samples taken from the Ergo Cha Milk Tea Shop in Manila after initial test results showed that it was negative for toxic substances. Two people have died after taking sips of the milk tea from the Ergo Cha Milk Tea Shop in Bustillos, Manila. The victims were Suzanne Dagohoy, a customer, and William Abrigo, the owner of the milk tea shop. The incident happened on Thursday, April […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned against the artificial nails which contain a banned ingredient which may cause severe allergic reaction to those who come in contact with it.
The Food and Drug Administration have found out the source of the “chills” experienced by dialysis patients at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute, with findings pointing out that it is the result of the drugs used in the dialysis process.
A combined team from the National Bureau of Investigation and Food and Drugs Administration conducted a surprise inspection of drug stores in Metro Manila and confiscated fake medicines and supplements. In one particular drug store in Manila, the NBI and the FDA found a drug store that was selling fake drugs that looked very much like the original medicine. The FDA advised the public to make sure that the drug stores in their areas have […]
The Food and Drug Administration has warned the public to be extra careful in buying bottled water being peddled in the streets. Joyce Cirunay urged the consumers to carefully check the packaging of bottled water since many of them have not passed the inspection of the FDA.
(Reuters) – Honey mixed with sugar might be sweet, but it is not “honey.” Food companies and other producers who add sweeteners to honey have to alert consumers by labeling their products as a “blend,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday. Only manufactures that do not add sugar, corn syrup or other sweeteners should label their products as pure “honey,” the FDA said in draft guidelines posted online. The proposal aims “to […]
Fri Jan 31, 2014 12:21pm EST (Reuters) – Food transportation companies will be required to adhere to certain sanitation standards to prevent food from becoming contaminated during transit under a new rule proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The rule would require shippers and carriers to properly refrigerate food, clean vehicles between loads and protect food during transportation. The rule is the seventh and final plank of the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act, […]
