Consumer Health Products Association

In 1984, the FDA welcomed a voluntary program, adopted by the Proprietary Association, now the Consumer Health Products Association, to identify on the product label the inactive ingredients used in OTC drug products (21). The listing of these ingredients was on an alphabetical basis instead of in the descending order of predominance. 

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the Consumer Health Products Association (CHPA) contribute to new standards for over-the-counter articles. Growth continued on the multiple vitamin-mineral combinations described by class monographs for cough and cold remedies, which include a very large number of products. 

The use of C02 circumvents the environmental concerns and the worker and consumer health issues associated with perc use. Carbon dioxide is nonflammable and thus does not have the site restrictions often encountered with petroleum. The controlled level of moisture in a C02 system does not damage hydrophilic fibers. And best of all, C02 cleaning leads to a high-quality finished product that is safer for clothes, workers, consumers, and the environment. 

Lead is produced from both primary (i.e., mined ore) and secondary (i.e., scrap metal and wastes) sources, and is imported by the United States. In 1997, production from primary and secondary sources was 343,000 metric tons and 1.1 million metric tons, respectively (Smith 1998), and imports reached 265,000 metric tons (Larrabee 1998 Smith 1998). Approximately 1.6 million metric tons of lead were consumed in the United States in 1997 (Smith 1998). Of lead used in 1997, 86.9% was used for storage batteries, 7.8% was used in metal products, and 5.3% was used in miscellaneous applications (Smith 1998). Because of the adverse health effects associated with exposure to lead, its use in paints, ceramic products, gasoline additives (now banned), and solder has declined dramatically in recent years. In 1997,... 

IMEP-20 Tuna Fish Fish and E>shery products are a central element in the diet of a good part of the world population. Recently, concerns about health risks due to elevated contents of Hg in Psh were raised by scientists and the media. To address this concern the EU Directorate General for Health and Consumer Protection organized surveys on the consumers risk perception associated... 

Lower efficacy of antibiotics will not only effect livestock production, as several studies have shown development of antibiotic resistance in humans. Antibiotic residues in animal products may be linked to consumer health and have been associated with the following problems ... 

Consumers demand safe and effective oral health products and rely on the Seal of Acceptance of the American Dental Association (ADA) to choose goods. 

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