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Representatives of InfoCons at the opening of the Economic and Commercial Mission of the Francophonie in Central and Eastern Europe

From March 27th to 29th, InfoCons Association is participating in the Economic and Commercial Mission of the Francophonie in Central and Eastern Europe, in Romania. Today, on the occasion of the opening of the Economic and Commercial Mission,…

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Potassium Phosphate E340

What is potassium phosphate E340? Potassium phosphate (E340) is a food allergen that that belongs to the class of acidifying, sequestering, stabilizing, leavening, buffering, and neutralizing substances. It is an inorganic antioxidant by nature. In what forms…

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Magnesium Phosphates E343

What are magnesium phosphates E343? Magnesium phosphates E343 (I, II) are food additives acting as acidity regulators, sechestred, stabilizng agents with acidity correction roles, sequestered, stabilizing agents (water retention and thickening) and leavening agents. They serve as buffers, neutralizers,…

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March 25th – The National Day of Greece

On March 25th, Greek citizens celebrate the National Day of Greece, also known as Greek Independence Day, a celebration of 203 years since they gained their independence. On this occasion, the InfoCons App was developed by the InfoCons…

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Citric Acid E330

Citric Acid E330 is known as lemon salt. It appears as a colorless powder with a sour taste, easily soluble in water. Spread Citric acid is very common in nature, especially in lemon, orange, pineapple, raspberry, currants, grape…

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Acesulfame K – E950

What is Acesulfame K- E950? The additive E950, Acesulfame K, is a high-intensity synthetic sweetener. Sweeteners or sugar substitutes have been used since ancient times to satisfy humans’ inherent craving for sweetness. Depending on the calorie content they…

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March 15, World Consumer Rights Day – Fair and Responsible AI for Consumers

On March 15th 2024, also known as Consumers Rights’ Day, InfoCons, as a full member of the Consumers International Organization, joins international consumer protection organizations in supporting this year’s theme: “Fair and Responsible AI for Consumers”. As the…

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The Love Consumer

The Love Consumer! Does it exist? At least as a concept? When we are small and helpless, instinctively, or perhaps out of love, we cling to our mother and father and hold their hands. When we are very…

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World Radio Day

World Radio Day, celebrated annually on February 13th, represents an important global event as it acknowledges the enduring power of radio in shaping culture, disseminating information, and promoting dialogue. Instituted by UNESCO in 2011, this celebration underscores the…

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Reform of the Romanian IPR Working Group by National Intellectual Property Strategy 2024 — 2028

On 21st of December 2023 the Romanian Government Decision no. 1.272/2023 on the approval of the National Intellectual Property Strategy 2024—2028 and the Intellectual Property Action Plan 2024—2028 as well as for the organization and functioning of the Interdepartmental Committee…

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E500 sodium carbonate

What is sodium-E500 carbonate? E 500 food additive belongs to the category of emulsifiers. It is an acid-regulating agent, loosening, stabilizing, growing and anti-caking agent. How many forms does the E500 additive come in? Additive E…

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Wikipedia Day – January 15

On January 15th every year, Wikipedia celebrates its anniversary. The website was launched on January 15, 2001, as a free online encyclopedia. The content found on Wikipedia is free, and the website is managed and updated through a…

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Message from Arlinda Morava about the consumer protection App!

https://infocons.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/arlinda-morava-albaneza.mp4 Message from Arlinda Morava about the consumer protection App! Shkarkoni aplikacionin falas për mbrojtjen e konsumatorit InfoCons! Download the free consumer protection App!

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Attention! Alerts for textile products on World Cotton Day!

On World Cotton Day (October 7th), InfoCons is here to assist consumers with rapid alerts for non-food products within the European Union! To stay informed about all alerts issued by the European Union, InfoCons provides consumers with the…

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Personal Need Loans

Often we have a problem and no source of money , no savings, or we can’t find someone among friends to lend us money. We go on vacation but find a very good deal and our money isn’t…

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More and more disease-carrying mosquitoes. How do we keep them away?

Mosquitoes, the insects that give us a hard time every summer, are becoming increasingly dangerous. While their bites used to cause only discomfort for a few days, experts warn that with the multiplication of disease-carrying mosquitoes, these bites…

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Baby food contaminated with heavy metals

On the supermarket shelves, we find hundreds of varieties of baby food, ranging from purees, sauces, cereals, and fruit and vegetable snacks. Over time, experts have discovered concerning amounts of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and arsenic…

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Carbon footprint of the most consumed food products in Australia

Australia, the last continent analyzed in the series of top 10 foods consumed per capita per year, has a very similar ranking to Europe and North America, as you can conclude from the table below. The ranking of…

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Energy efficiency and the carbon footprint of household appliances

At first, it may not seem so important to unplug electronics and appliances when they’re not in use, but the power is consumed even when they are on standby. Especially in the context of the current global energy…

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How to keep your home cool during the summer without consuming too much electricity?

It can be quite challenging to endure a hot summer day without turning on the air conditioning unit. Often, we let the appliances run for hours to cope with the heat. However, the momentary relief is quickly overshadowed…

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The fast-fashion phenomenon and its environmental implications

The fast-fashion phenomenon is a real problem in terms of sustainability. With new affordable trends constantly changing, the temptation to buy the latest products on the market can be overwhelming. But do you know what impact this bad…

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A new sweetener has been approved by the European Union

A new E will make its way onto product labels in stores. It refers to glycosylated steviol glycosides, or simply E 960d. This is the new sweetener that has been approved by the European Union and will be…

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Alexandra Poch Acting Director, Observatory, EUIPO – Speech at the International Summit on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights

Alexandra Poch Acting Director, Observatory, EUIPO – Speech at the International Summit on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights The summit will bring together key European and international decision-makers, law enforcement authorities, multinational companies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), consumer representatives,…

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Ms Pinuccia CONTINO , DG Justice and Consumers Product Safety and Rapid Alert System – Speech at the International Summit on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights

Ms Pinuccia CONTINO , DG Justice and Consumers Product Safety and Rapid Alert System – Speech at the International Summit on Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights The summit will bring together key European and international decision-makers, law enforcement…

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