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WADA suspends the accreditation of the Rio de Janeiro Laboratory

WADA has suspended the accreditation of the LAB DOP – LADETEC / IQ – UFRJ Doping Control Laboratory (LADETEC) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The suspension, which became effective as of August 8, 2013, prohibits the LADETEC from carrying out any WADA-related anti-doping activities. A further decision regarding possible revocation of the laboratory’s accreditation will […]

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Nomination of a candidate for WADA Presidency

The EB decided to nominate Sir Craig Reedie as the Olympic Movement’s official candidate to become the next President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The other two candidates who were vying for nomination by the EB were Patrick Schamasch and Edwin Moses. The IOC had previously asked the three candidates to submit their viewpoints […]

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ADAMS Update Information

The ADAMS environment will be shut down on Thursday, August 08, from 18:00 to 20:00 GMT. WADA is planning an optimization of its current IT infrastructure that supports ADAMS and this work is designed to improve its overall function. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation, The ADAMS Team

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FDA: Vitamin B-50 Supplement Tests Positive for Steroids

By Kristin J. Kelley The FDA has cautioned against using a vitamin B-50 supplement sold online and in stores (Healthy Life Chemistry by Purity First) because it has tested positive for two potentially harmful anabolic steroids — dimethazine and methasterone. The warning follows 29 reports of supplement-related adverse incidents, including fatigue, myalgia, missed menstruation (in […]

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Competition participation

IN-COMPETITION TESTING  The IWF wants to call all athletes’ and team officials’ attention regarding IN-COMPETITION testing. Athletes may not leave the venue after finishing their competition without checking out at the Doping Control Officers (DCOs). In case the DCOs cannot be located the athlete shall report to the President of the Jury. In case an […]

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