Least and most religious nations

[thir]

One way is to do the research, something which is vastly easier, on the consumer level, due to the access granted by the internet

Good thinkg we have it then, or we would be at the mercy of the corps!

Check out consumer groups, look for others who have tried the product, develop a list of "trusted" producers that you will be more likely to purchase from.

Does anyone have the time to do this for every product??

I happen to think that it is more reasonable and logical that an official independent body does this research, rather than we all do it individually. And anyway official authority and laboratories would be nessecary.

Granted, you can't always know everything you need to know, but people have to stop blaming corporations and take a little responsibility on themselves to find out

What you are saying is that the corps can do what they like as long as it makes money, and it is up to us to survive the products.

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[Thorne]

Does anyone have the time to do this for every product??

Probably not, but it's not always necessary. Word of mouth works well. If your friends and neighbors are happy with something, at least it's worth giving it a try. It's only in expensive items, such as appliances, cars, tv's, etc., that research would prove beneficial.

I happen to think that it is more reasonable and logical that an official independent body does this research, rather than we all do it individually. And anyway official authority and laboratories would be nessecary.

There is Consumer Reports, of course, which is supposed to be independent. But you still have to look for their reports, research what they have learned. You can't expect them to send out info to everyone.

What you are saying is that the corps can do what they like as long as it makes money, and it is up to us to survive the products.

Not at all! The corporations should be controlled, to at least some degree, by the government. But making sure their products are suitable FOR YOU is your responsibility.

[thir]

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Does anyone have the time to do this for every product??

It's only in expensive items, such as appliances, cars, tv's, etc., that research would prove beneficial.

What about food, drinks, medicine, clothes with chemicals in them and other household stuff?

I happen to think that it is more reasonable and logical that an official independent body does this research, rather than we all do it individually. And anyway official authority and laboratories would be nessecary.

There is Consumer Reports, of course, which is supposed to be independent. But you still have to look for their reports, research what they have learned. You can't expect them to send out info to everyone.

What I expect is that nothing that is not safe is sent out!

What you are saying is that the corps can do what they like as long as it makes money, and it is up to us to survive the products.

Not at all! The corporations should be controlled, to at least some degree, by the government. But making sure their products are suitable FOR YOU is your responsibility.

That is not what I am discussing at all - obviously we all have our individual health problems.

[Thorne]

That is not what I am discussing at all - obviously we all have our individual health problems.

Which is a part of my point. Something which I can consume without any problems, such as peanuts, can have devastating effects on someone else. Does that mean that all peanut products should be banned? Of course not! But yes, anything containing peanut products should be marked as such, and that's what the government should strive to control. That's why producers are required to list ingredients.