Health
Did you know that aluminium additives have been found in jellyfish and steamed cake? Are you aware that acrylamides in your diet may increase your risk of developing cancer? Which foods have too much trans-fat? Is there too much salt or sugar in your breakfast? How safe are your shampoos and shower gels? Are there toxic chemicals in your plastic containers or bottles? Stay informed about nutrition, food safety and product safety issues. Your family is counting on you to make the right choices!

Centre for Food Safety, Hong Kong (CFS)

CosDNA.com - analyzes ingredients in cosmetics (safety, function, etc.)

Acrylamides: Frequently Asked Questions (World Health Organization)

Additional Information on Acrylamides: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Risk Assessment Study: Aluminium in Food

Aluminium in Food (pdf file)

Children's Environmental Health Centre

Environmental Working Group: The Power of Information

Food Ingredients & Food Packaging - facts from the FDA

FoodRisk.org - online resource for food safety risk analysis

Food Safety Information (World Health Organization)

Guide to Less Toxic Products

Nutritional data on foods & beverages consumed in Hong Kong (CFS)

Mercury Levels in Fish (pdf file)

Seafood Decision Guide - sustainability, toxicity & Omega-3 content of 43 types of seafood

Urtekram (producing natural & organic bodycare products since 1972)

Health Aims (a shop in Hong Kong that stocks Urtekram bodycare products)

How to avoid Bisphenol-A and Pthalates

Medline Plus (health information)