Food companies telling tales with school canteen certifications
Paddle Pops and Tinny Teddies give “tick” despite low health start ratings
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Food, Health and Product Safety
Samsung spin on washing machine recall given a Shonky Award
Annual awards put spotlight on dodgy goods, services and marketing claims
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CFA adds consumer voice to DIY vehicle repair standards
CFA provides volunteer representatives on Standards Australia Committees as part of its Standards Project
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Could you represent consumers on a Standards Australia Technical Committee?
Representatives sought for a number of vacancies on Standards committees. EOI close 22 July
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Could you represent consumers in improving standards of buildings in bushfire-prone areas?
Expressions of interest close 24 June 2015
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Increase in product recalls means consumers can’t rely on big brand names for quality
Recent companies to recall dodgy product lines includes BMW and Samsung
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At-home consumer test makes it possible to identify dangerously soft baby mattresses
Although a Standard for mattress firmness exists, it’s not currently mandatory
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Standards body releases update to safety rules for babies’ dummies
CFA consumer representative present on review panel
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Consumers need to watch out for unhealthy rises in health insurance premiums
Funds slugging some customers with 16% increases
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Revision to Organic Standard open for comment from consumers, industry
The standard is the benchmark for consumer trust in organic accreditation bodies
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CHOICE calls on consumers to tell Kellogg’s to roll out health star ratings
Ratings cut through vague nutrition claims to provide a quick comparison between products
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CHOICE calls for action on country of origin food labelling after frozen fruit fiasco
Consumers confused by current labelling requirements
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