TGA head defends handling of Australia’s sunscreen scandal over SPF test results
Head of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Professor Tony Lawler has defended its handling of Australia’s sunscreen scandal,…
TGA proposes reforms to sunscreen regulation including new testing technologies
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has proposed sweeping reforms to Australian sunscreen regulations. The proposals include changes to…
Consumers back call for country-of-origin labels on timber sold in Australia
Consumers say they want country-of-origin labelling on wood products sold in Australia, as more timber is shipped in…
Online retailers ‘safety washing’ while relisting dangerous products, Choice says
A baby beach tent that posed a drowning hazard and a car stand that could not support its…
Can we still trust Australia’s sunscreens?
Summer is just around the corner and many Australians are confused right now about which sunscreens they can…
Why you might consider glass food containers over plastic
There are so many choices to make when it comes to the kitchen, whether you’re choosing a potato…
KiwiSaver choice that could cost retirees almost $30,000
But they may be investing too much in lower-risk funds that tend to have lower returns. Research in…
Cash surcharge warning for millions of Australians amid RBA’s push to outlaw card fees: ‘It seems inevitable’
Consumer group CHOICE wants to see a proactive cash surcharge ban introduced to prevent businesses from slugging shoppers…
Sunscreen brand Ultra Violette pulls popular product off shelf after SPF testing
Sunscreen brand Ultra Violette is withdrawing one of its well-known products from the market due to concerns about…
ACCC to investigate energy plans that promise savings but deliver poor value
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will investigate whether energy retailers are misleading consumers…
What to look for when choosing or replacing cooking utensils at home
Have you considered replacing your plastic spatula after seeing a much-shared study that found black plastic kitchen utensils…
Unexplained discovery of dead stoat on Stewart Island
The Department of Conservation is investigating the unexplained discovery of a dead stoat on Stewart Island. Rakiura is…