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CA – JAN 15 – SAFETY ISSUE

Avoid these antibiotics if you are on certain diabetes drugs A study published in October 2014 in JAMA Internal Medicine has revealed that older patients taking one of two commonly used oral diabetes drugs known as sulfonylureas – glipi..

CA – JAN 15 – ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS

ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS No second life for 15-yr-old vehicles in Delhi It’s the end of the road for old vehicles in Delhi. All 13 regional transport offices (RTOs) in the city have been told to stop registering vehicles that are 15 years or..

CA – JAN 15 – PUBLIC INTEREST

Insurance cos can’t unilaterally change policy terms At times, consumers are misled by insurance companies who contend that the terms and conditions of a mediclaim policy can be changed at the time of renewal. A consumer has the right t..

CA – DEC 14 – FEEDBACK

FEEDBACK The new format of CERC newsletter is really better. Please continue with it. – Sudhir Dalal I tasted Baidyanath Chyawanprash more than 25 years ago and the quality was quite good. About five years ago we were giving Chyawanpras..

CA – DEC 14 – NEWS FLASH

NEWS FLASH Fresh amendments to Food Safety Act The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has set aside changes proposed by the previous government to the Food Safety and Standards Act. It said fresh amendments would be made by..

CA – DEC 14 – CERC NEWS

CERC NEWS Consumer survey of organic foods conducted Organic foods are becoming increasingly popular in the country. However, are they safe? How true are their health claims? Why are they so expensive? In India, there are no mandatory quality ..

CA – DEC 14 – FROM THE LAB

Heavy metals found in organic turmeric powder We tested six 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 mercury. The bra..

CA – DEC – 14 CERS MEDIATES

CERS MEDIATES KEEPING ONE’S WORD Honda repairs car under warranty after CERS intervenes Dr. Ateet Sharma’s one and a half year old Honda Civic suddenly developed a problem with the side view mirror. Since the car was under warran..

CA – DEC 14 – CONSUMER TIPS

How to be smart while moving home Moving into a new home is a major life change. However, it should be an enjoyable experience and not a stressful time. Our tips will help you move and get settled smoothly. Clean the house: Clean your new home..

CA – DEC 14 – TALL TALK

Vegwash+: Chemical to clean vegetables and fruits While introducing a new product in the market, manufacturers often go overboard in making exaggerated claims to catch the public eye. Take for instance the advertisement of ‘Vegwash+â€..

CA – DEC 14 – FOOD & HEALTH

Whole grain bread: Not what the doctor ordered Experts have long encouraged us to eat whole grain bread instead of white refined bread as it has more nutrients and fibre. Read on to find out why you should restrict your consumption of whole gr..

CA – DEC 14 – IN A CAPSULE

IN A CAPSULE Toned muscles help reduce stress Scientists have found out why a good workout helps us relax. Toned muscles filter out the stress chemical kynurenine and stop it from reaching the brain, also preventing depression, according to th..

CA – DEC 14 – SAFETY ISSUE

Household pesticides can harm human health Cockroach baits, termite and ant treatments, household surface sprays, flea shampoos and head lice treatments are just some of the products we regularly use in our battle against household pests â€..

CA – DEC 14 – PUBLIC INTEREST

Soon, new law to protect online shoppers Ankit Vora bought a pair of shoes from Myntra.com for Rs. 1685 at a huge discount. When the goods arrived he was horrified to note that it looked like a used pair which had been repaired. He asked the c..

FROM THE LAB – CA – NOV 14

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..

CERS MEDIATES – CA – NOV 14

CERS MEDIATES We strive to resolve consumer complaints through mediation before we resort to legal action. If you have a complaint, email it to: complaints@cercindia.org. Given below are a few of the complaints resolved recently. CHEESY EXPERI..

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