Food, drug administration oversight needed to protect child health, nutrition

Food, drug administration oversight needed to protect child health, nutrition–UNICEF

UNICEF has emphasized the importance of protecting child health through robust regulation over products intended for their consumption, including breast milk substitutes. It is critical that agencies mandated to protect public health, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), maintain their authority to ensure these products meet high safety standards that protect children from potential harm.

Unicef to govt: Tighten rules protecting children’s health

businessmirror.com.ph - 28/Jan 12:47

THE United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) has urged the national government to strengthen regulations on products meant for children’s...

Biohacking: Key Legal, Moral And Commercial Considerations – Analysis

eurasiareview.com - 24/Jan 01:28

Biohacking is a rapidly growing movement that combines technology, biology, and self-experimentation to optimize human performance and well-being....

Bird Flu Concerns Prompt New FDA Guidance on Raw Pet Food Safety

drugs.com - 27/Jan 16:01

MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2025 -- Reports of cats becoming seriously ill or dying after consuming raw pet food or milk tainted with the deadly bird flu virus...

FDA OK's Ozempic To Protect Kidneys in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

drugs.com - 29/Jan 16:01

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 -- A popular diabetes drug just got a major new approval -- and it could be a game-changer for millions of Americans at risk...

From plate to palette: the tasty trends transforming nutrition today

dailynews.co.za - 31/Jan 12:17

Health and nutrition are no longer just buzzwords, they are transformative forces shaping the food and beverage industry.From restaurants and grocery...

‘Other coco-based products to benefit from US label rule’

businessmirror.com.ph - 26/Jan 16:07

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said demand for other coconut-based products may rise after the United States Food and Drug Administration...

FDA Approves Journavx: New Non-Opioid Pain Relief Drug

medindia.net - 31/Jan 18:27

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new medication called Journavx (suzetrigine) to treat moderate to severe acute pain in adults. This...

Trump, RFK Jr., and the case for revolutionizing tobacco regulation

washingtontimes.com - 01:19

The newly inaugurated administration brings a crucial opportunity to combat chronic diseases, which claim hundreds of thousands of American lives...

Mayo Clinic Minute: New rule for ‘healthy’ food labels

theparadise.ng - 29/Jan 11:15

What makes a food healthy? For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration is updating its claim on what food products can use the...

FDA Approves Avtozma (tocilizumab-anoh), a Biosimilar to Actemra

drugs.com - 30/Jan 23:01

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 30, 2025 -- Celltrion today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Avtozma® (CT-P47,...

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