News Archives
 
Beware of Counterfeits that Contain Lead And Mercury
June 2006
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) today warned New Yorkers against the use of certain herbal medicine products made in China containing high levels of lead and mercury.... LEARN MORE
 
Mayway's response to the above article
June 2006
We have received emails in reference to the news brief regarding Lanzhou products distributed in the New York area containing extremely high concentrations of heavy metals..... LEARN MORE
 
Acupuncturists without Borders Executive Director Diana Fried visited Mayway
June 2006
Acupuncturists without Borders Executive Director Diana Fried visited Mayway on June 7th 2006 to present slides, stories and lessons learned from their work with the community in New Orleans post flood disaster... LEARN MORE
 
The Pan African Acupuncture Project
June 2006
Thank you friends for your help in support of The Pan African Acupuncture Project!.... LEARN MORE
 
The FDA on Ma Huang/Ephedra & Ban Xia/Pinellia
April 2004
The FDA ruling against the sale of products containing Ma Huang and Ban Xia went into effect April 12th 2004... LEARN MORE
 
The Suffering of Bears Part II
April 2004
The Asiatic Black Bear is perhaps the most ill-treated creature in the world. Listed in the highest category of endangered species, this gentle, inquisitive bear is exploited across Asia... LEARN MORE
 
The Suffering On Bear Bile Farms
November 2003
There has long been debate over the use of animal parts in Chinese medicine. While it was not an issue for ancient practitioners, changing views on the rights and welfare of animals have raised concerns... LEARN MORE
 
Honey/Bee Products - Update
March 2003
We have received the Chloramphenicol testing results for our products containing honey and other bee products... LEARN MORE
 
Honey/Bee Products - Caution Statement
February 2003
U.S. Customs Service and the U.S. FDA have found some shipments of honey imported from China to contain low levels of an antibiotic called Chloramphenicol... LEARN MORE
 
Heavy Metals, Chinese Herbs & Proposition 65
September 2001
Mayway is a responsible supplier that maintains strict Q.C. standards for heavy metals, independent of Proposition 65. These standards as well as Proposition 65 are described below... LEARN MORE
 
Save The Tiger Campaign
October 2001
Mayway has joined the World Wildlife Fund’s Save the Tiger educational campaign... LEARN MORE
 
Aristolochic Acid
January 2001
Aristolochic acid, a chemical constituent of the aristolochia species and some asarum species of herbs, was the impetus behind the FDA import alert of May 2000... LEARN MORE