Poisons and chemicals: changes to the law in the UK The recent introduction of the Deregulation Act has resulted in substantial changes to the Poisons Act 1972, affecting the sale of poisons in the UK.…
Power of Poison review: venomous creatures and poisonous tales A new exhibition highlights the history, science and fiction of poisons.…
A cheap and easy arsenic filter for drinking water Arsenic is among the world’s most common environmental pollutants, but the methods for removing it are often too expensive for use. A research team at the University of Florida may have the answer.…
Guidance clarifies new rules for pharmacies selling poisons and chemicals Changes in legislation prompt the RPS to publish guidance for pharmacists.…
Possible new antivenom from one of the oldest surviving mammal familiesOpossums have a naturally high level of immunity to certain types of snake venom. The opossum peptide responsible for this immunity has potential as an antivenom.…
The risks and benefits of eating seafoodAlthough eating fish is considered part of a healthy diet, Steve Bremer explains that consuming certain shellfish does come with its own risks.…
Assessing suspected food poisoning cases in the UK With more than 20,000 patients hospitalised in the UK each year because of food poisoning, quick assessment is essential.…
Parents warned to keep e-cigarettes out of reach as poisoning incidents increase There has been a significant rise in the number of cases of children ingesting the liquid in e-cigarettes, prompting poison experts at Public Health England to warn parents to keep them out of reach.…
