The Medicines Control Council of South Africa (MCC) has requested all manufacturers of cough and cold medicines to provide information regarding the effects of the ingredients on infants. 30 Jun 2008

Government is making biosafety a priority not only in terms of genetically-modified organisms in food but also in terms of food products entering the country's borders. 26 Jun 2008

Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in polycarbonate baby bottles, won't harm most people, but it can be released when such bottles are heated and could pose risk to newborns and infants. Now, however, there is a baby bottle that is claimed to be totally free of BPA and reputedly completely safe for infants.
19 Jun 2008

Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in polycarbonate baby bottles, won't harm most people, but it can be released when such bottles are heated and could pose risk to newborns and infants. Now, however, there is a baby bottle that is claimed to be totally free of BPA and reputedly completely safe for infants.
19 Jun 2008

Sunspray Food Ingredients, independent manufacturer of spray-dried ingredients, has received its HACCP accreditation from the SABS. HACCP, which stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, is a systematic preventive approach to food safety.
12 Jun 2008

Labour inspectors in Limpopo have ordered a Thohoyandou construction company to halt operations at all of its three sites after the employer failed to comply with safety laws. This followed the collapse of a nine-meter high wall at the Madina Shopping complex which left several workers injured. 18 Apr 2008

Chances are, sometime this winter you'll be looking to turn on the heat in your warehouse. Imagine if the heater you turn on warms you and your workers, instead of just the air around you.
18 Apr 2008