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Philippine FDA Bans 3 Lead-Containing Spray Paints

15 May 2024, Quezon City.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against the purchase and use of three imported spray paints containing toxic lead, a potent neurotoxin that is banned in the manufacture of paints as per DENR Administrative Order No. 2013-24.In three successive advisories posted on the FDA website on May 14, the FDA announced that the following products were te.....»»

Category: newsSource: manilanews manilanewsMay 15th, 2024

Seniors can buy OTC drugs without prescription, FDA says

Senior citizens can get their 20 percent discount on over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins, and food supplements without needing a prescription from their doctors, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This clarification was issued in FDA Advisory No. 2024-0429, signed by FDA Director General Dr. Samuel Zacate, and aimed at drug outlets, hospital pharmacies,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Philippine Company Earns Lead Safe PaintCertification

1 March 2024, Quezon City, Philippines. Architectural, marine, automotive, traffic, textile, and industrial paints produced by a 100% Filipino-owned paint company were declared Lead Safe Paint (LSP) following a third-party certification that verifies paints contain less than 90 parts per million (ppm) total lead, the most stringent regulatory limit for lead content in pain.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Philippine Company Earns Lead Safe PaintCertification

1 March 2024, Quezon City, Philippines. Architectural, marine, automotive, traffic, textile, and industrial paints produced by a 100% Filipino-owned paint company were declared Lead Safe Paint (LSP) following a third-party certification that verifies paints contain less than 90 parts per million (ppm) total lead, the most stringent regulatory limit for lead content in pain.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Intuitive Surgical Stock Surges After FDA Clearance for Next-Gen Robotic Surgery

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Soars After FDA Clearance for da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgery System In a groundbreaking development, Intuitive Surgical’s stock saw a significant increase.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Wegovy Approved By FDA to Reduce Heart Attack Risk – The Daily Guardian

The FDA has recently approved the popular weight loss drug Wegovy for use in reducing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular-related death in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

FDA approves a drug to treat severe food allergies, including milk, eggs and nuts

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a groundbreaking new drug called Xolair, developed by Genentech, to treat severe food allergies. This.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

AEBC Corporate Cup: Deo tows CBM Engineering past Davies Paints

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The CBM Engineering cruised to its second straight win behind Ivan Deo’s 30-point game against Davies Paints, 88-77, in the Architects and Engineers Basketball Club (AEBC) 7th Corporate Cup 2024 on Friday evening, March 22, at the University of San Carlos (USC) main campus gymnasium.  Deo erupted for 30 points, and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Defending champs CS4 beats Davies Paints in AEBC Corporate Cup opener 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The defending champions, CS4, routed Davies Paints, 73-60, to start their title retention campaign on the winning side of the ongoing Architects and Engineers Basketball Club (AEBC) 7th Corporate Cup 2024. Kyle Esbra finished with a game-high of 22 points with one rebound, two steals, and two assists. Garrick Bande added.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Newly Certified Lead Safe Paints Launched at Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition

14 March 2024, Pasay City/Quezon City.  The thriving paint industry in the Philippines marked another milestone with the launch today of duly certified Lead Safe Paint (LSP) products at the Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition, or the WORLDBEX 2024. The event was graced by government, industry, and civil society leaders, as well as by basketball players from the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Marcos bans gov’t officials from using sirens, blinkers

Marcos bans gov’t officials from using sirens, blinkers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Marcos bans sirens, blinkers for unauthorized government vehicles

Marcos bans sirens, blinkers for unauthorized government vehicles.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Cebu bans for 45 days entry of live birds from Leyte

Cebu bans for 45 days entry of live birds from Leyte.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Travel bans on extremist Israeli settlers

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced travel bans on a number of extremist Israeli settlers who have committed violent attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. "New Zealand is seriously concerned by the significant increase in extremist violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers against Palestinian popu.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

‘FDA, not lawmakers, should supervise medical marijuana’

Medical marijuana should be placed under the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration and not the houses of Congress, the Philippine Medical Association said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Warning Out on Cancer-Causing Cadmium in Lucky Charm Bracelets

Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition is warning luck seekers from buying charm bracelets adorned with metal components containing extremely high concentrations of cadmium, a chemical that is linked to various types of cancer. The group, which has been campaigning against toxic metals like cadmium, lead, mercury and other chemicals of concern, made […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

FDA warns public vs fake Valium

The Food and Drug Administration has warned the public against counterfeit Valium being sold in the market......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

FDA delists COVID-19 meds, devices from VAT exemption

The Food and Drug Administration has released a list of COVID-19 medicines that were removed from the group of health products given an exemption from value-added tax or VAT......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

FDA to slash generic drug review to 45 days

The country's Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will shorten the review and approval process for generic drug applications to only 45 days from 120 days. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

ROS paints town Red

Another sunny day for Rain or Shine......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

The 12th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards Diversify to Spotlight the Country’s Growing Investment Destinations

The 2024 edition of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards is set to present the highest marks of excellence to real estate enterprises and design leaders across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The 12th Annual PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, presented by Kohler and supported by Boysen Paints and Dongpeng Ceramic, will be celebrated Friday, 6 September 2024 […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024