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Herbal regs

up for review |

: AVID VITAMIN poppers t and traditional herbal medi- tcine users don’t have to } worry about government in-

‘terference and inflating

} prices — at least for now. t Federal health minister t Allan Rock has called off } new regulations that were to t come into effect this Janu- ary. Instead, Rock announced t there will be a full public ) review before making any ' decisions that might impose } rigorous and costly testing on natural remedies — tests similar to those regulating prescription drugs... |... .: ; Dynamic Health Service ‘ manager Sue Simpson, says H the news comes a great f relief to everybody, includ- ing the general public.

She thinks public pressure’

and lobbying by the health food industry was a. major factor in the governments latest decision.

Worries that new testing requirements and associated paperwork would increase prices helped fuel oppasi- tion to the federal gover- ment’s original plan.

‘We gathered al least 500 signatures that we faxed down to the government — lots of people were con- cerned that their signature wasn’t going ta do any good,’’ said Simpson.

Simpson also said the health food industry regu- lates it’s own products, in- suring the safety of natural remedies,

The health minister said a committee of MPs will con- duct a public review to determine how much government regulation is needed without limiting consumer’s choices.

Fall flu clinics

FLU SEASON is nearing and Public Health nurses are advising seniors and. those with weak immune systems to get an annual vaccination:

The real threat from ‘the flu virus comes as it wears down the body’s resistance, leaving it vulnerable to secondary infections © like pneumonia — particularly with the elderly.

Seniors with chronic heart, jung or Kiducy disease, or suffering from ~ diabetes, cancer or anemia are espe- cially at risk.

The immunization lasts about four months ‘but should be given: in Novem- ber, allowing the body time to build up immunity before the flu season begins,

The vaccine is. available to

seniors and other high risk; groups without charge, Con-

tact Public Health Nursing. at 638-2200 to book an ap- pointment.

LOCAL HEALTH food store owner Sue Simpson says petitions have worked in convincing the federal government to abandon immediate plans for more regula- tion of herbal remedies. Instead, the government will first conduct a review and

take submissions from interested parties.

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