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Shock as GM are declared ‘halal’
In December 2010, an international workshop for Islamic scholars was held in Penang, Malaysia on the theme “Agribiotechnology: Shariah Compliance.” The little publicized event was not attended by any of the NGO’s in Malaysia with a background in biotech issues. A web report claimed that the workshop was “attended by high-ranking ulama from Saudi Arabia [...]
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Processed Meats Too Dangerous for Human Consumption?
The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has just completed a detailed review of more than 7,000 clinical studies covering links between diet and cancer. Its conclusion is rocking the health world with startling bluntness: Processed meats are too dangerous for human consumption. Consumers should stop buying and eating all processed meat products for the rest [...]
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Paper Lanterns not so friendly to the environment
Revelers celebrating last summer solstice in Poznan, Poland, created a beautiful sight with the release of more than 11,000 paper lanterns into the evening sky. The scene was reminiscent of a moment from Disney’s animated film “Tangled” when Rapunzel discovers true love. ( If you’re the parent of a 2.5 year old like me, you’ve likely seen [...]
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Meet BPA – Bisphenol A (video)
Fred Vom Saal researches the adverse effects of plastic additives like BPA. See what he finds out, and the consequences his discoveries could have for our health… Read more here: 3-chemicals-your- children-should-avoid new-alarm-bells-about- chemicals-and-cancer baby-bottles- containing-bisphenol-a-banned-in-europe want-to-reduce- bpa-exposure-cut-canned-foods
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Worms found in chocolate
The Sharjah Municipality intensified inspections in groceries, supermarkets and hypermarkets to ensure safety of all imported candies and chocolates available on the shelves to ensure safety of people. The action follows a complaint by a consumer who found worms in a popular egg-shaped chocolate manufactured in a European country. Speaking with Khaleej Times, Sultan Al [...]
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