Informed consumer.  The concept of the informed consumer is a fundamental one in the law of the European Union. Since the general Resolution of 1975, one of the primary objectives of the European Community, and then the European Union, has been the provision of information to consumers. The rationale is that market actors who are informed have a greater capacity to understand the importance of their market actions and choices, and are enabled in making better choices.
The tuberculosis (TB) skin test, sometimes called a âMantoux,â is a simple, harmless way to find out if you have latent TB infection. What is latent TB infection? There are two phases of TB. Both phases can be treated with medicine. When TB germs first enter your body, they cause latent TB infection. Without treatment, latent TB infection can become active TB disease. Anyone can get TB because it spreads from one person to another through the air.
Tuberculin PPD (Mantoux) - TubersolÂ® bioequivalent to 5 US units (TU) PPD-S per test dose (0.1 mL) is available in 1 mL and 5 mL vials. Tuberculin PPD (Mantoux) - TubersolÂ® solutions are ready for immediate use without further dilution. INDICATIONS Tuberculin PPD is indicated as an aid in the detection of infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The Mantoux test is performed by injection intradermally, with a syringe and needle, 0.1mL of Tuberculin PPD. For the intradermal (Mantoux) tuberculin test, the dose is 5 TU per test dose of 0.1mL. Method of Administration: 1. The site of the test is the flexor surface of the forearm about 4 inches below the bend of the elbow. 2.