He adds that this approach is not as common as screening
against synthetic compounds.
Not exact matches
One case is
against Abbott Laboratories alleging its Similac Advance organic infant formula contains 26 (more than half) ingredients not allowed in organic products; specifically: «irradiated substances,
synthetic compounds, or produced from hazardous substances.»
In 2002 he learned of the dire need for
synthetic artemisinin, a
compound derived from the sweet wormwood plant, which is 90 percent effective
against the parasite that causes malaria and has few side effects (malaria kills some 3 million people a year).
Prior research had developed a number of new
compounds making use of a novel drug discovery paradigm which begins with natural products extracted from plants; it then entails selecting
synthetic derivatives which demonstrate efficacy in multiple assays testing protection
against different factors of the nerve cell damage and death which take place in brain injuries and in age - associated neurodegenerative conditions.
«CSPI's litigation department is acting as co-counsel in a class action lawsuit
against PepsiCo, on behalf of consumers who purchased Naked Juice products that were falsely and misleadingly labeled as 100 % Juice 100 % Fruit «ALL NATURAL» suggesting that the beverages» vitamin content is due to the nutritious fruits and juices, rather than the added
synthetic compounds such as calcium pantothenate (synthetically produced from formaldehyde).
Each filter features 100 %
synthetic micro-glass media for superior particle removal with 99 % filtration efficiency; a high - performance silicone anti-drain back valve that prevents dry starts even in extreme conditions; a heavy gauge steel back - plate for maximum burst strength; an extra heavy - duty nitrile - rubber base gasket with special lubricity
compounds to reduce torque during installation and ensure a leak - free seal; and ultra-strength filter housing that provides extra protection
against puncture from road debris.