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Stories about: public safety

Cleveland Turns 700 Guns into Appliances Yesterday, authorities from the city of Cleveland joined efforts with Arcelor Mittal Cleveland to organize a program that will have the objective of melting approximately 700 guns. Three days earlier, Cleveland's inhabitants gave up their guns and were rewarded for their noble intention with gift cards. Als... 21 October 2011 03:05 GMT EPA, PHMSA Join CTAC Efforts to Protect Americans' Health from Harmful Imports The latest agencies to join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the fight against imports that violate the public safety regulations are the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).The two are now par... 3 October 2011 03:00 GMT FDA Questioned About Bisphenol A Safety Raising concerns about the safety of bisphenol A have constantly held first page in several major publications. Scientists draw attention to the fact that the chemical, used in bottles and packages, can be very harmful to infants and even adults. Health experts say that it is unacceptable for the substance to still b... 30 October 2008 11:07 GMT