Archives for March 11, 2005

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Russia bans Czech energy drinks

Russia's consumer protection agency has refused to extend the production licences for a number of energy drink brands produced by the Czech firm Pinelli on the grounds that they could be harmful to consumers' health, reports Angela Drujinina.

Australia to assess herbal ingredients and claims

Herbal medicines on the Australian market may need to be reformulated after the government's decision this week to back a wave of expert recommendations to tighten scrutiny of the complementary medicines sector.