Sept – 16: NEWS FLASH
Soon, stricter norms for pharma product advts Advertisers of pharmaceutical products and medical devices may soon face stricter curbs. The government is planning to make amendments to drug laws to keep a check on misleading advertisements. The..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, monthly, September
Sept – 16: FOOD AND HEALTH
7 foods that keep you young We constantly look for magic potions that will keep us at our youthful best. Several food items have age-defying properties. All we have to do is add them to our diet. Find the fountain of youth with these seven foo..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, monthly, September
Sept – 16: COVER STORY
Rampant adulteration in loose groundnut oil Appeal to govt to make available small affordable pack sizes in the market Cooking oil is a staple in every household. Groundnut oil is one of the healthiest cooking oils popular in western India...
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, monthly, September
Sept – 16: CERS MEDIATES
Builder repays amount for not allocating chosen plot Jatin Shah had booked two plots of land in Springdale Retreat Scheme of Sandesh Procon Pvt. Ltd. for Rs. 5.92 lakh each. The agreement copy mentioned different plot numbers. To his surprise,..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, monthly, September
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
- Posted in Latest Test Report
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
- Posted in Latest Test Report
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
- Posted in Latest Test Report
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
- Posted in Latest Test Report
AUG-16: SNIPPETS
Women outspend men in online shopping Women are not only outspending men while shopping online, they are also proving to be the more aggressive internet and tech-savvy gender when it comes to buying things through their smartphones. Women are ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, August, monthly
AUG-16: CONSUMER TIPS
10 tips to avoid burnout Burnout is a state of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. You begin to lose interest and motivation in your work. Here are some simple practices which can help prevent burnout: To-do l..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, August, monthly
AUG-16: SETTLED IN COURT
Parsvnath told to pay monthly penalty for delay      In a landmark judgement in favour of consumers, the National Commission has ordered Parsvnath Developers to pay a monthly penalty to allottees for delay in handing over..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, August, monthly
AUG-16: PUBLIC INTEREST
Bajaj quadricycle gets poor safety rating False claims about the Qute mislead and endanger consumers The first Indian-made ‘quadricycle’ manufactured by Bajaj Auto Ltd – RE60 Qute – scored poorly in safety rating..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, August, monthly
AUG-16: TALL TALK
Piggybacking on a name The advertisement of Royal Stag Mega Music we questioned featured popular Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh. It said: “Seagram’s Royal Stag Mega Music. It’s your life. Make it largeâ€. This is a clea..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, August, monthly
AUG-16: COVER STORY
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
- Posted in 2016, August, monthly
AUG-16 : HEALTH MATTERS
Healthy eating: 10 habits to start Eating healthy does not have to be difficult. It can be achieved by adopting some smart practices. Here are a few that could make a big difference to your health. Start meals with soup: Soup is a successful d..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, August, monthly
JUL-16: COVER STORY
New Real Estate Act simplified  Are you thinking of buying a house? Does it fill you with apprehension? Know your rights under the new Real Estate Act You buy a house once in a lifetime but it may be the single largest purchase you ever mak..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, July, monthly
JUL-16: HOMAGE
The man who saw the Indian consumer as king… The father of the Indian consumer movement is no more. Prof Manubhai Shah passed away on 7 May 2016 after a prolonged illness at the age of 85. Manubhai’s journey, from a textile ma..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, July, monthly
JUL-16: CERS MEDIATES
Honda replaces faulty Mobilio Mukesh Vekariya was upset when the new Honda Mobilio he purchased started giving him trouble. The problems were noise while changing gears, low mileage and noisy engine. He brought it to the notice of the service ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, July, monthly
JUL-16: NEWS FLASH
Celebrity endorsers may pay for misleading consumers   A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended stringent provisions, including jail term of up to five years and hefty penalty of up to Rs. 50 lakh, to hold celebrities accounta..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in 2016, July, monthly