The US Food and Drug Administration has officially banned Red Dye No. 3 due to its link to thyroid cancer, giving manufacturers until 2027 or 2028 to remove it from their products. Red No. 3, a synthetic dye added to various foods and drinks, has been found to pose a potential cancer risk in rats but not in humans, with studies showing the need for large amounts to cause harm. Companies are looking to replace the banned dye with natural alternatives like carmine, betacyanins, and anthocyanins, while other approved synthetic dyes like Red 40 are also available.
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UK firms are struggling to scale AI across their business
According to Asana, over two-thirds of UK companies struggle to scale AI usage, with a leadership bubble hindering broader dissemination of the technology. Senior leaders are more likely to be early adopters, while employee satisfaction with AI is often overlooked in favor of financial ROI. AI is primarily used for solo tasks rather than team collaboration, but tracking employee satisfaction can lead to more widespread adoption across all job levels. Asana recommends assessing team dynamics...
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