Latest Test Report
TURMERIC POWDER
Heavy metals found in organic turmeric powder. We tested six national brands of organic turmeric powder for safety, especially for the presence of pesticide residues and heavy metals, namely lead, copper, tin, zinc, cadmium, arsenic and..
- Posted by CERC India
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Chyawanprash: Test Report
Chyawanprash: Tall claims distract from high sugar content Chyawanprash, India’s popular health food is supposedly packed with ayurvedic benefits. But can consuming it really make a significant improvement in your well-being? And, are t..
- Posted by CERC India
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CHIPS – TEST REPORT
WHICH WOULD YOU BUY? Chips: Tasty temptations on test Chips are the ideal companion when you are at the movies or a party, a crunchy meal add-on and, yes, an antidote to boredom. But we’ve all heard of their evils – excess fa..
- Posted by CERC India
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Chilli Test Report
Loose chilli powder: Cheap but unsafe 2 samples found to be rancid and infested with insects, 5 were discoloured Too much of it in your curry can make you desperately reach out for a glass of water to cool your burning mouth! But, which Indian..
- Posted by CERC India
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Use Right Food Processor
Pick the right food processor So, are all Food Processors the same? No. We tested 14 models of 11 popular brands and found differences in performance, convenience and, of course, price. Time and again our test findings have busted the myth tha..
- Posted by CERC India
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Lipstick & Eye Kajal
Shocking! Arsenic on your Lips and Lead in your Eyes Cosmetics are a woman’s best friend. They enhance her appearance and give her confidence whether in the boardroom or at a family function. The first use of cosmetics can be traced to ..
- Posted by CERC India
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BURDEN OF INFERIOR COAL ON CONSUMERS
CERS lodges protest against Electricity Companies transferring burden of inferior coal on consumers Requests GERC to direct generation companies to claim losses Coal India and other suppliers Ahmedabad, 1st February 2013: Consumer Education Re..
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CERS exposes low nutrition levels in leading instant noodles brands
In-house laboratory tests of 15 brands at CERS revealed most health claims to be deceptive Ahmedabad, 16th October 2012 The rapid permeation of instant noodles into Indian dietary habits, over the two decades, has been exponential and legendar..
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CERC Tests & compares performance of 14 models of hand blenders
CERC’s test findings on hand blenders comes in handy for potential buyer Braun, Kenstar, and Prestige stood best on overall performance Ahmedabad, June 14, 2012 Consumer Education & Research Centre (CERC), Ahmedabad, has recently co..
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Herbal Slimming pills – Effective alternative or plain quackery?
Press Release: CERC’s consumer magazine INSIGHT bursts the myth on the latest fat-fighting fad of herbal Slimming Pills Ahmedabad, July 23, 2012 Lack of time for exercise and inability to control the desire for unhealthy food has prompt..
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