SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 147.23 to keep stakeholders up to date with proposals to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in specific food packaging in Maine, USA.

In October 2023, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) started a 38-day consultation over the latest version of its proposal to revise Chapter 80 ‘Reduction of Toxics in Packaging’.

SGS has published SafeGuardS 147.23 to provide a short summary of the latest proposal, which includes details of an exemption and the revised plan to ban nine types of food packaging made from plant fibers that contain intentionally added PFAS.

Stakeholders are advised to review SGS’s original SafeGuardS 147.23 for more information.  

The DEP is accepting comments until November 30, 2023

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HIPAA-compliant mobile health platform, DrOwl, has announced a new upgrade that integrates personalized immunization records, allowing consumers to see which vaccines might have been missed.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for vaccinations vary by age, health conditions and prior vaccinations.

For example, the CDC recommends adults, ages 50-64, get the Shingles, COVID, TDAP and Flu vaccines. The Hepatitis B, MMR and RSV vaccines are recommended based on individual health conditions.

For adults, ages 19-26, the CDC recommends HPV, Chickenpox, COVID, Flu, Hepatitis B, MMR and TDAP vaccines.

Fewer than half of American adults get a flu shot, and only about 1 in 5 adults got the Covid booster last year. The CDC estimates that only 22 percent of adults are up to date on all the vaccines.

The CEO of DrOwl, Arvind Raichur, said this new feature involving immunizations will help consumers understand which vaccines they may have missed based on their personalized health history.

“Vaccines are complicated and personalized,” said Raichur. “Vaccine recommendations for a 19 year old are different than for someone just 8 years older. And it gets even more complicated when age and personal health conditions are factored in. DrOwl makes this immunization process easy. No more going from memory.”

Keeping Track of All Medical Records 

Last year, Congress enacted a section of the “Cures Act” that gives all patients access to their digital health records for free and instantly. Up until that point, it was extremely difficult for patients to acquire or review their health records from hospitals or doctors offices.

DrOwl is a free medical platform that allows consumers to download all of their medical records into one place. The mobile health platform contains a personalized patient portal that translates medical jargon and codes into an easy-to-understand language. 

Studies estimate up to 70 percent of health records contain errors or inaccurate patient information. These errors can lead to wrong prescriptions, expensive diagnostic tests or worse - a misdiagnosis of a disease. 

“You want to know if there is a mistake in your credit report, so why wouldn’t you want to know if your medical records contain an error that could lead to a dangerous misdiagnose,” said Raichur. “For patients with chronic health conditions like diabetes, the information is critical. There is no margin of error when it comes to our health and prescriptions.”

Consumers can download DrOwl on iOS or Google Play.

Riverside, CA – For the Spanish-speaking community of Riverside, a team of ‘abogados de accidentes’ are on hand when it comes to fighting their corner for justice and compensation.

Leading attorney Hector Gancedo and his team at Defensores Legal Gancedo are experienced injury attorneys who seek to obtain fair compensation for clients who have suffered harm to their person. 

The firm's practice focuses on cases of physical injuries that occur as a result of negligent conduct. These could include cases involving all types of transportation: motorcycles, automobiles, bicycles, trains, and airplanes; damage on business premises, including trip and falls and pedestrian accidents.

They are also skilled in other cases of damages resulting from elder abuse, food contamination, product liability, and medical malpractice in birth injuries.

In most cases, the interests of the responsible party, their attorneys, and insurance companies are diametrically opposed to those of the victims. While the former seek to minimize their exposure, delay payment and compensate the victims to the smallest extent possible, the victims seek justice and appropriate compensation for the damage generated that is granted to them in a timely manner. 

Obtaining a fair and timely resolution through skilful and compassionate representation is the Defensores Legal Gancedo’s team’s goal in every case they handle. “We prepare each case as if it were going to trial, and time and again, such preparation and detail are rewarded with fair results and satisfied clients,” said Mr Gancedo.

The attorneys and staff at Defensores Legal Gancedo have extensive experience and distinction in a wide range of damage cases. The firm is especially recognized for its excellence in defending victims of motorcycle accidents. 

“Our attorneys have extensive experience advising motorcyclists and skillfully handle the specifics of this type of accident,” he said. “We work with specialists and experts in the areas of medicine, accident reconstruction, economics and engineering in pursuit of achieving the best result for our clients. 

“We are accomplished negotiators and aggressive litigators, and we bring those skills to bear in every case we take on. We are recognized for our local Spanish-speaking services across the Riverside population, and we do not charge unless we win the case.”

The attorneys have received many five-star testimonials from satisfied clients. Janet Perez said: “I am so grateful. I couldn't have asked for a better, more helpful law office to help me with my accident.”

Keisha Allen added: “I am very pleased with the results of my legal matter and would highly recommend Mr. Gancedo to represent you.”

To schedule an appointment with Defensores Legal Gancedo or for more information about their services:

Phone: (909) 640-3339

Website: https://abogadosdeaccidentesriverside.com/

Hollywood, FL – Businesses looking to find the 'digital rocket fuel' to set light to a major campaign are turning to the experts at Click Then Convert because of their immense data-driven advertising successes.

The Click Then Convert team is the shining diamond in an industry of empty promises and underperforming marketing because they walk the walk with business clients and talk the talk when it comes to performance marketing analysis and guaranteed stunning results.

"Our clients have averaged 5 times Returns on Assets (ROAs) over the past five years, and we want to continue helping businesses fulfil their potential," said business founder Steve Kaplan. "And the best is, we know what we're talking about."

Click Then Convert has served more than 125 clients, handled over 2,300 media and advertising campaigns, and, at an average total cost of $19 million, has generated more than $67 million in revenue for clients.

Their approach is simple – a bespoke marketing plan that fits the company's needs, budgets and aspirations. The team has a comprehensive portfolio of services ranging from paid advertising, ad operations and analysis, full-funnel marketing, conversion rate optimization, superb graphic designs and the creation of website and landing pages.

The team first gets to know a client's brand, what it stands for, and what it's up against with a detailed 360 review. They then align and set goals and assess how far they are away from a business's current level of success before planning and executing a plan to get growth moving in the right direction.

He added: "We never leave clients in the dark, and if we hit the goals sooner than expected, we'll set bigger, more aggressive goals. That's why we guarantee results. In fact, a client has just broken ten times the ROAs on Google Ads. Within six months, they have made $60,000 for every $6,000 they spend."

From increasing sales by 41% for a Christian e-commerce site within four months to attracting thousands of customers for a drive-thru oil change service center group in four western states and enabling a 10-fold increase in clients for an international investment firm, Click Then Convert delivers on what it promises.

Mr Kaplan has a tech background in telecommunications. He started an SEO company in 2008 and grew to over 500 customers in the first year. He worked with countless companies as a consultant, partner, media buyer, product owner, project manager, and marketer of many channels.

He has run campaigns as a media buyer across over 200 clients ranging in spending from $10 a day to $300,000 a day.

To get a piece of the action from Click Then Convert, or to view their case studies and services: 

Phone: 954-287-3728

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Website: https://clickthenconvert.com