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According to the latest news from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), on July 5, 2024, the agency conducted a peer review of the pesticide risk assessment for the active substance lenacil (an herbicide) and published a detailed report.

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published its expert opinion on the safety assessment of the food enzyme triacylglycerol lipase, produced by Amano Enzyme Inc.

On July 4, 2024, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published its official safety assessment report on the food enzyme bacillolysin (EC 3.4.24.28).

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) conducted a comprehensive assessment of the safety of the β-glucosidase (EC 3.2.1.21) food enzyme and issued its scientific opinion.

Nagase (Europa) GmbH has produced the food enzyme Bacillus protease (EC 3.4.21.62) using a non-genetically modified variant of the bacterium Bacillus licheniformis, strain AP-01.

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a detailed opinion on the safety evaluation of the food enzyme α-amylase (α-amylase, also known as 4-α-D-glucan glucanohydrolase, EC 3.2.1.1).

Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) formally proposed an important initiative aimed at re-evaluating and revising the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for various food additives

On July 10th, 2024, the Korean government officially issued Announcement 2024-35, enacting meticulous revisions to certain provisions within the Food Codex.

ZymoChem, a leading biotechnology company dedicated to creating sustainable materials for everyday products, is proud to announce the launch of BAYSE, the world’s first scalable, 100% bio-based and biodegradable super absorbent polymer.

• ZymoChem
• BAYSE

Lubrizol announces the launch of PowderAdd 9780, a new wax additive that helps formulators achieve fine texture effects in powder coatings, along with a host of additional benefits.

• Lubrizol
• PowderAdd 9780

Circular economy specialist Huddled has acquired Boop Beauty, a seller of surplus beauty and cosmetics founded by former L’Oréal lawyer Yasmine Amr.

• Huddled
• Boop Beauty

so far, in China registered the technical products of only two enterprises, including foreign enterprises and domestic enterprises each 1, respectively, Arysta and Hebei Handan Zhao Du Fine Chemical Co., LTD.

• Maleic
• hydrazide
• SOL
• agricultural

LDAO serves as a multifunctional amphoteric surfactant in shampoos, providing gentle cleansing while conditioning hair through electrostatic binding.

• cosmetic chemistry
• hair care
• surfactant technology

On July 3, 2024, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall notice for two instant noodle products that contained an undeclared allergen (peanut).

On July 6, 2024, South Korean media revealed that several schools in Namwon City, North Jeolla Province, have been embroiled in a suspected food poisoning incident, with over 1,000 students and staff members affected.

On July 8, 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued an important announcement, Document No. 2024-328.

On July 3, 2024, South Korea officially promulgated a revised version of the "Enforcement Decree of the Food Sanitation Act" (Prime Minister's Decree No. 1969).

On July 5th, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued specific import inspection guidelines for monosodium glutamate (MSG) imported from China.

On July 3, 2024, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released four detailed investigation reports, conducting in-depth analysis on the undeclared allergens and gluten in coconut water, as well as other food safety issues.

In May 2022, tirzepatide research peptide was approved for marketing by the US FDA, and its indication is as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adult patients with type 2 diabetes.

• Tirzepatide research peptide