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Health claims could impact natural perception

Making a health claim on a product could lead consumers to think it is less natural and less tasty, according to a new study which also puts a dent in the so-called ‘healthy halo’....
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The cost of beauty: Most personal-care products are toxic by Nancy Utter

Is beauty only skin deep? Maybe, but the creams, lotions and shampoos we put on our skin daily go deeper than the skin and into our bloodstream and organs.

New ISO brochure clarifies distinctions between International Standards and "private standards"

Any organization may claim to have developed a "standard", but "not all standards are created equal", states ISO in a new brochure clarifying the distinctions between International Standards of the type developed by the ISO system.....
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School drink deal cuts sugar

A deal to sell healthier drinks in U.S. schools has slashed the amount of fattening beverages offered to students, former President Bill Clinton said on Monday as New York leaders pushed for a soda tax to tackle obesity and budget shortfalls.
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Consumers suspicious of nanotech, irradiation and cloning

New technologies such as nanotech, animal cloning and irradiation trigger feelings of “unease, uncertainty, and sometimes outright negativity” among consumers, said a new report from the UK.
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Fully Networked Car 2010 propels International Standards towards electric future

This year's Fully Networked Car workshop organized by the World Standards Cooperation (WSC), a partnership between ISO, IEC and ITU, was held on 3-4 March at the Geneva International Motor Show 2010 and focused on the latest developments in technology and network requirements for electric cars.
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