During National Pharmacy Week from 1 - 7 September 2008, pharmacists countrywide will assist consumers in getting rid of old and unused medicine in a safe and responsible manner. This is an excellent opportunity to spring-clean medicine cabinets and dispose of old medicines that accumulated during the winter months.
25 Aug 2008

Several incidents of iPod nanos bursting into flames have created consumer jitters in gadget-happy Japan. Apple is downplaying the problem, pointing out that no major injuries or damage have been reported. The problem is due to defective batteries, the company said, and only a tiny percentage of the devices have caught on fire. 20 Aug 2008

Thanks to anti-tobacco legislation, SA will host the third Conference of Parties on Tobacco Control later this year. 28 Jul 2008

Imperial Logistics is one of three divisions within the Imperial Holdings Group and the leading logistics and supply chain management company in Southern Africa. Since 2001, the company has driven various Corporate Social Responsibility programmes. Some of these programmes are linked to the services that the company provides. Imperial Logistics focuses amongst others on initiatives to ensure the health and safety of its own drivers and provides extensive support to HIV/AIDS projects in partnership with the Road Freight Association (RFA) and the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight industry. 25 Jul 2008

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