| National Standards for Organic Foods |
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| Congress passed the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, which requires certification by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) before farms or processors can label their agricultural products as organic. In 2001, the USDA implemented the National Organic Program, which defines the term "organic." The program also specifies the methods, practices, and substances that can be used in producing and handling organic crops and livestock. These standards also apply to processed products.
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| Public Policy Considerations Underlying Strict Products Liability |
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| Products liability deals with personal injury and property damage caused by products that are defective due to a design or manufacturing defect. Strict products liability is a legal doctrine that holds a manufacturer or seller responsible for making or selling a defective product, regardless of fault, if the product injures a purchaser or user or his/her prope More... |
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| The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 |
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| In the 1980s, there was increasing public debate over the safety of childhood vaccines. There were reports of serious injuries or death supposedly related to adverse reactions to childhood vaccines. Because of the threat of lawsuits, some companies stopped making vaccines. More... |
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| Thimerosal Litigation |
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| Thimerosal is a preservative added to prevent contamination in vaccines. It is nearly half mercury by weight. According to a 1998 study by the Center for Biologics and Research (CBER) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), thimerosal was present in at least 30 licensed vaccines in the United States. More... |
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| Does A Pharmacist Have A Duty to Warn of Drug Interactions? |
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| A pharmacist has responsibility for the proper storage and preparation of prescription drugs. The pharmacist also has a duty to correctly dispense drugs. Most lawsuits arise with respect to the pharmacist's duty to dispense drugs properly. More... |
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