Tag: regulatory action
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What went wrong with a rabies vaccine batch? Explained
Overview: Why a rabies vaccine batch drew warnings Late last year, health authorities in Australia and the United States issued warnings about concerns surrounding a rabies vaccine supply. While the specific vaccines in question varied by country, the core issues were consistent: potential quality lapses, counterfeit products flooding the market, and gaps in the supply…
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GoodFood CFIA Licence Suspended: What It Means for Quebec
Overview: CFIA suspends GoodFood’s Safe Food for Canadians licence The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has suspended the Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence of GoodFood, a Quebec-based grocery delivery and meal-kit service. The suspension, announced in a CFIA notice, marks a significant regulatory action that affects how the company operates and how customers receive…
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Canada suspends licence for Goodfood: What it means for the meal-kit sector
Regulatory action shocks a once-dominant player Canadian food inspectors have suspended the licence of Goodfood, a Montreal-founded meal-kit company that was once valued at over a billion dollars. The move marks a significant regulatory setback for the homegrown brand and raises questions about the broader meal-kit sector in Canada. While the exact details of the…
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Singapore Authorities Expand Asset Seizures Tears through Prince Group Ties to Cambodian Tycoon
Singapore Expands Asset Seizures in Prince Group Probe Authorities in Singapore are moving to seize additional assets connected to the Prince Group, the conglomerate associated with Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi. The developments come after disclosures in a court hearing raised questions about the group’s activities and the origin of some of its assets. Law enforcement…
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Thousands of aged care and disability carers to lose qualifications over rogue training provider
Overview: Thousands of carers face loss of qualifications In a major crackdown affecting Australia’s aged care and disability sectors, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) announced that it intends to cancel approximately 7,000 qualifications held by current and former carers. The action follows findings that a rogue training provider issued bogus credentials, undermining the integrity…
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NCAA Opens Probe into In-Flight Brawl Between VeryDarkMan and Mr Jollof, Pledges Possible Sanctions
NCAA Announces Investigation into In-Flight Incident The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed it will investigate the in-flight altercation involving social media personalities Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, and Comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly referred to as Mr Jollof. The incident, which reportedly occurred mid-flight, has sparked debate about passenger conduct, airline safety, and…
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MedSafetyWeek 2024: MHRA Urges Public to Report Side Effects and Suspected Fake Medicines
What is MedSafetyWeek and why it matters MedSafetyWeek is an international initiative now in its tenth year, uniting more than 130 medicines regulators and health organisations across 117 countries. The campaign emphasizes the importance of public participation in pharmacovigilance: reporting suspected side effects from medicines and incidents involving medical devices. When people share experiences with…
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Health Alert for Mortdale Dental Patients: Testing and Safety Guidance
Health Alert Issued for Mortdale Dental Patients NSW Health has issued a health alert for current and former patients of a sole dental practitioner in Mortdale, following concerns about infection control at a local dental surgery. The notice centers on potential exposure to blood-borne viruses due to inadequate cleaning and sterilisation of dental equipment. The…
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PTA Takes Action Against Defaulting LDI Operators
In a significant regulatory move, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has suspended the licenses of five Long Distance and International (LDI) telecom operators due to their failure to settle outstanding dues, which have now accumulated to a staggering Rs80 billion. This decision, announced amidst growing concerns about the financial stability within the telecom sector, underscores…