UK: PLASTIC SEWER PIPES ARE A HAZARD

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Plastic sewer pipes represent a public health hazard according to new water regulator Philip Fletcher and could cost consumers GB[pound] 600mn to repair. Leading pipe manufacturer Hepworth warned that new curbs were needed to stop the use of low-grade plastic pipes. The company claimed rats could damage the pipes as could water companies when attempting to clear blockages. Traditionally sewer pipes were made out of clay and more durable alternatives. Thames, Southern and Anglia have banned the use of plastic sewer pipes but the industry sanctioned continued use of the pipes. There are presently 1,000km of plastic pipe in use and the pipe is being laid at 150km a year. By 2020 the repair bill could reach GB[pound] 600mn. Water companies will bear the cost but there are no safeguards to prevent contractors installing plastic pipes.

Water, Sewer, and Pipeline Construction, Sewer & Water Systems, Miscellaneous Plastics Products, NEC, Pollutants produced & recycled, Heavy Construction, Except Highway, Plastic Pipe & Fittings, Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing, Construction industry, Public works, Pipe industry, Pipe and tube industry, Hepworth PLC

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No warnings on modified soya in foods

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One fifth of the 20 foods tested by UK government food laboratories in Norwich have been found to contain genetically modified (GM) soya, it emerged on 28 May 1998, triggering fears that people are being used to test GM foods without knowing. Two of the ten foods chosen by the BBC's Big Dinner programme which featured soya contained it in GM form - Bacon Burgers and Southern Fried Chicken Nuggets, made by Ross and Bird's Eye respectively. Firms claim that they are unable to know if products had GM soya present because it was combined in the US with normal soya. Bird's Eye plans in 1998 to impose a voluntary soya protein labelling scheme, while Ross noted that the re-labelling of products is taking place.

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UK: One fifth of 20 foods tested by govt food laboratories in Norwich have been found to contain genetically modified soya

Food & Kindred Products, Food Manufacturing, Article

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UK: TREBOR CHANGES SWEET DESIGN OVER DRUG FEAR

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Trebor Bassett, the sweet producer, announced 11 April 2000 that it would redesign its Mighty Mints following complaints from anti-drug campaigners and the police stating that the mint looked like the drug ecstasy. The white and blue mints are the same shape and size as ecstasy and also include a logo similar to various types of the drug. The new mints will be available from the end of April 2000 and will carry the word Trebor to distinguish them from ecstasy.

Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans, Confectionery Products, Candy & other confectionery products, Standards, Candy, Candy industry, Trebor Bassett Ltd.

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