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The Ministry for Primary Industries’ attempt to standardise the definition of mānuka honey has not been well received by some in the honey business, who say even top of the range honey has been failing the test. MPI released its scientific definition of mānuka honey in April and has extended the deadline for consultation in response […]

A forensic toxicologist talks on Checkpoint about the problems inherent in saliva testing for driving under the influence of drugs. Calls are increasing for random testing for drivers, but saliva testing does not work for all drugs. The full piece can be heard here.