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The UFC-Que Choisir association wants the Nutri-score to be compulsory in Europe

May 5, 2023

Because displaying the Nutri-Score encourages manufacturers to improve their recipes, UFC-Que Choisir asks the government to fight to impose this ...

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UFC-Que Choisir warns against the dangerousness of silicone molds

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

December 4, 2022

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Silicone molds, used in particular to make cakes, contain harmful substances which can contaminate food during cooking, according to the ...

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Be careful with “plastic-free” disposable tableware

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

March 30, 2022

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The UFC-Que Choisir association warns of the excessive presence of compounds dangerous to health or the environment in “plastic-free” disposable ...

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Tattoos: the dangers of ink components

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

March 24, 2022

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The consumer association UFC-Que Choisir unveiled the results of its tests on tattoo inks on Thursday and revealed that of ...

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Obesity: associations want to ban food advertisements aimed at children

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

March 12, 2022

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Several associations have launched a petition to obtain a framework for advertising aimed at children, by prohibiting the promotion on ...

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Food for children: UFC-Que Choisir denounces products that are too fatty and too sweet

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

February 19, 2022

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In a press release released on Tuesday, the consumer association pinpoints several products intended for children, which are too fatty ...

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Breakfast: muesli is not always healthy!

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

February 17, 2022

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Mueslis seem to be healthy, but in reality, some products sold in supermarkets are loaded with sugar and enriched with ...

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UFC-Que Choisir warns of the dangerousness of soy

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

February 7, 2022

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Soy is an important source of phytoestrogens, which could be endocrine disruptors and promote certain cancers, or even act on ...

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Endocrine disruptors: vulnerable people more exposed

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

January 19, 2022

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The consumer defense association reveals that it has found endocrine disruptors and allergens in products intended for vulnerable populations.No less ...

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School supplies: products to avoid

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

January 17, 2022

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UFC-Que Choisir looked for toxic substances in 52 school supplies. And the report card is far from brilliant, worries the ...

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Cancer, hepatitis C: associations denounce the “exorbitant and unjustified prices” of drugs

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

January 4, 2022

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In a white paper published on Tuesday, June 20, 8 associations for the defense of patients and professionals denounce the ...

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Cosmetics: UFC-Que Choisir points to 1000 unwanted products

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

December 9, 2021

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Among the 1,000 cosmetic products pinned by UFC-Que Choisir, 23 even contain banned substances. The association requests the withdrawal of ...

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Laundry capsules: a danger for children

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

December 5, 2021

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A consumer association warns of the dangerousness of certain laundry capsules which explode when pressure is exerted on them.Convenient for ...

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Drugs: UFC-Que Choisir points to the presence of E171

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

November 29, 2021

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The UFC-Que Choisir is calling on the public authorities to assess the risk of the potentially harmful E171 dye (titanium ...

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Sunscreens: why the UFC-Que Choisir attacks 5 brands

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

November 14, 2021

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A third of “high protection” sun products intended for children do not offer sufficient screen. UVB rays are well filtered, ...

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Access to care: Marisol Touraine disputes the figures of the UFC-Que Choisir

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

November 13, 2021

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Marisol Touraine challenged Thursday the method and the figures put forward by the UFC-Que Choisir in its investigation into access ...

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Fee overrun: Health Insurance opposes the UFC-What to choose

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

November 13, 2021

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While the UFC-Que Choosing criticizes the measures taken by Health Insurance to regulate excess fees, the institution defends itself.Attacked by ...

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Access to healthcare: inequalities have increased in 4 years

by Benjamin Lloyd, MD

November 13, 2021

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Pediatricians, gynecologists, ophthalmologists ... Access to these doctors is difficult in France for millions of people. UFC-Que Choisir publishes a ...