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CNA Counterfeit coloured contact lenses being sold in local optical shops By Sharon See | Posted: 20 July 2011 1316 hrs SINGAPORE: The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said it found counterfeit coloured contact lenses being sold in local optical shops in June. The counterfeits are imitations of "FreshLook ColorBlends" by CIBA Vision and have been found to be "unsafe and of poor quality". This is the first known case of counterfeit health products found in legitimate suppliers. HSA said it has seized more than 100 boxes from at least five optical shops islandwide. The counterfeits look almost authentic, apart from typographical errors on the packaging. It is difficult to differentiate between the authentic and counterfeit lenses with the naked eye. HSA said lab tests found colour pigments deposited on the interior surface of the lens - rather than the exterior - which causes the pigments to be in direct contact with the eye. It also found Pseudomonas aeruginosa - a harmful bacteria that causes serious eye infection - in the storage liquid of the lenses. So far, HSA has only received feedback from one consumer about adverse effects, like eye irritation, caused by the counterfeit lenses. HSA said it was notified of the counterfeits by CIBA Vision in mid-June. The company had received stocks of "FreshLook ColorBlends" contact lenses for exchange from several optical shops. Upon investigation, CIBA Vision confirmed the products were counterfeits as they were not manufactured by them. HSA said previous cases of counterfeit health products were largely confined to the black market or internet, and they mostly involved imitations of "lifestyle" drugs like erectile dysfunction medicines such as Viagra and Cialis. HSA said the case is still under investigation, and so far, some 10 people have been questioned. Anyone found guilty of supplying counterfeit medical devices faces a fine of $100,000 or three years' jail. - CNA/fa

We know that the normal shock absorber from the rack is black be it shiny or matt. I would like to check on the consumer's buying behaviour, omitting the quality standard of the product, will one install greyish silver (Like MRT body colour) coloured shock absorber to their car? It would be helpful if you could include some explanation/elaboration on your vote. Many thanks.

folks, not sure if anyone can help me on this. During my sec sch times around 18 years ago, there was a fad among the teens where they hanged those small little figurine of a man with neon-coloured hair. The man if i remember correctly only wears a shorts. Anyone know what's the name of that figurine?

The best poem of 2006 This poem was nominated by UN as the best poem of 2006, Written by an African Kid When I born, I black When I grow up, I black When I go in Sun, I black When I scared, I black When I sick, I black And when I die, I still black And you white fellow When you born, you pink When you grow up, you white When you go in sun, you red When you cold, you blue When you scared, you yellow When you sick, you green And when you die, you gray And you calling me colored?

1. Have not owned a Black or Dark coloured car before. This time, getting a black one. 2. Wanted to find out is Black colour really difficult to maintain? Is it really hotter than other light coloured cars when exposed to sunlight or on a sunny day? Thanks. Regards,

As usual, only managed to do the combo of 521 and AW to the Latio, only just now. Comments anyone? Sorry for bad quality, my camera went dead, no batt, due to excessive photo taking overseas=] Had to rely on my N95... now i know why people find n95 camera not so good. ANYWAY, OT liao ! Overall, Kudos to MD for coming out with this wonderful combo, SHINE HAPPENS AT DURAGLOSS!

Guys I am renting out my car from 31 Dec 07 to 14 Jan 08 at only $35 per day. Its a two-week rental. Its very new at four months old and has zero accident. PM me if you are interested, k?

anyone using coloured contacts with high astigmatism? issit possible? how high is ur degree? thinking of changing my soft lenes to coloured but have pretty high astigmatism

One moment i was proud i spent a significant amount of time scrubbing my rims shine, and after a whiles drive (in a day) the brake dust is back sticking on my rims again!! Anyone with the same problem? can someone adivse me on possible resolution??

Anyone knows if i'm able to find red bulbs? HB4 kind. I know there's a yellow one in the market, but i'm wondering if there are other colours other then yellow and blue or green in the market.

I often see these cars (mostly Civics) with these larger red/blue/white/black lug nuts. They seem to be so protruding, I think they cause wind resistance What's up with that?

Skodaman, you wrote: If SOG want to do it, I can help to organise, but will be cheaper if all decide on the same color. I will suggest RED as that will look more sporty. Okay this one u r more familiar... let us get an indication of how many Skodians here are keen. For non Skoda owners, just an overview for you, do join us if you have an engine cover under the front bonnet which you like it coloured. We intend to engage a spray painter to do for us at one go to have economies of scale... hence we can only decide one colour. Indicative interests (and colour prefered) 1. Skodaman (RED) 2. Fabiaman (RED also) 3. 4. 5. Note thsi is only indicative as the number of keen parties (more the better) is needed for Skodaman to negotiate for a better quote.

hi guys, new here. wanna check with u guys, i've got chipped marks on my bonnet and bumper, so when i wax my car, the wax gets stuck in these little holesand it's damn hard to get it out..... and i'm ended with lots of white visible marks. ugly!! are there dark coloured car waxes for the dark coloured car?? and is there any good cover-up paint for these chipped off marks???? Thanks!!! PS: my car's metallic dark blue in colour.