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Polychem Powder Coatings has moved into a new, state-of-the-art production facility in Gainesville, Texas.

• Polychem Powder Coatings

Global chemicals company OQ Chemicals has successfully resumed production at its sites in Oberhausen and Marl, Germany, after overcoming recent disruptions at raw material supplier syngas plants.

• OQ Chemicals

In agreement with the Board of Directors of Hempel A/S, the Hempel Foundation has agreed to invite CVC Funds to become a minority investor in Hempel A/S to help accelerate Hempel’s ambitious long-term organic and inorganic growth strategy.

• Hempel
• CVC funds

The EU extended the approval period for 20 active substances such as Tembotrione

• Tembotrione
• Fluometuron
• Sintofen

In the past 5 years, 102 pesticide products have been registered for cotton in China, with more PGR

• pesticide
• PGR
• formulation

In a recent development, it has been reported that a batch of pasteurized milk exported from France has been found to contain high levels of aflatoxin.

This article delves into the key findings of the reassessment and highlights the importance of ensuring the safety of food additives for the youngest members of our society.

In a recent development, China's exported dried mushrooms have been flagged for exceeding the acceptable limits of pesticide residue.

In a recent development, the Australia and New Zealand Food Standards Agency (FSANZ) has granted approval for the use of genetically modified maize variety DAS1131 in food products.

The European Union (EU) recently conducted a safety evaluation of a food enzyme that possesses phospholipase A1 and hemolytic phospholipase activities.

In a recent report released by the Korean Statistical Office on May 7, it was revealed that the prices of seaweed and seasoned nori experienced a simultaneous and significant surge in the month of April.

EDAPTIS® is a post-emergent herbicide that combines the powerful effects of Zolin grass ester and Methyl Disulfuron for effective weed control, particularly targeting resistant grass weeds.

This article provides an overview of Lilly's Q1 financial results and highlights key developments in its product pipeline.

Origin Materials and IMDvista (IMD), a Swiss high-tech company specializing in visual inspection of bottle caps and other packaging components, announced a strategic partnership to produce the world's first PET cap and closure manufacturing system.

• Origin Materials
• IMDvista

On March 20, 2024, Jiangsu Youjia 's 30% Spirodiclofen · Cyetpyrafen SC product was approved for expansion of registration.

• Spirodiclofen
• Cyetpyrafen
• SC

Rallis India Limited, a Tata company and a leader in India's agri-inputs industry, announced the establishment of an 8,000 tonne (MT) automated water-soluble fertilizer (WSF) plant in Akola, Maharashtra.

• Rallis

Mother Science has closed a $3.5 million funding round led by Greycroft. Under the terms of the deal, Greycroft partner Katherine Power will join the skincare brand’s board of directors.

• Mother Science
• Greycroft

Lush Korea has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to expand the use of locally sourced pulses in its cosmetics.

• Lush

The article delves into the details of this issue, highlighting the risks associated with the consumption of such food items.

This article provides an overview of the announcement and the importance of public participation in ensuring food safety.