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Australia-based lithium producer Vulcan Energy Resources has started producing lithium chloride (LiCl) at its lithium extraction optimization plant (LEOP) in Landau, Germany. The company launched the plant in November last year.

• Vulcan

Plastics circular economy technology company Novoloop recently announced the successful launch of a pilot plant in India in partnership with listed specialty chemicals manufacturer Aether Industries.

• Novoloop
• Aether

Dutch Boy Paints has announced the launch of a new line of Barn & Fence paints and aluminum paints, available only at Menards.

• Dutch Boy Paints
• Barn & Fence paints
• aluminum paints

Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine introduces Sher-Bar TEC, a revolutionary new coating technology for the concrete industry.

• Sherwin Williams
• Sher Bar TEC

Recently, the Argentine government announced that it will significantly reduce import duties on herbicides, including Atrazine, Glyphosate and 2,4-D, aiming to reduce the economic burden on the agricultural sector and boost agricultural production.

• Glyphosate
• Atrazine
• 2
• 4-D

South Korea recently issued a recall for vegetable dehydrators that were imported from China without undergoing the necessary import declaration.

Israel's Ministry of Health recently published a groundbreaking guide on the utilization of phosphatidylserine, a novel food ingredient derived from soybeans.

The pursuit of eternal youth has led to unprecedented growth in the medical aesthetics industry, particularly in the realm of botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox.

In a recent development, Genentech, a subsidiary of Roche, has announced its decision to implement a workforce reduction plan, impacting over 400 employees.

In a shocking turn of events, the price of a well-known medication for hemorrhoids, known as "Taining" or "Taining," has surged nearly tenfold after being discontinued for six months.

U.S.-based Vertex Pharmaceuticals has agreed to pay approximately $4.9 billion in cash to acquire Alpine Immune Sciences, a compatriot biotech company focused on the discovery and development of innovative protein-based immunotherapies.

• Vertex Pharmaceuticals
• Alpine Immune Sciences

The unique formula of the Zenamel™ range is based on cutting-edge coating technology that saves significant time during the application process and provides unparalleled surface protection and aesthetics.

• Axalta
• Zenamel™

The founding members of the DNA & Cosmetics consortium announces progress in the development of a library of genetic "signatures" of botanical resources for use in cosmetics and fragrances.

• DNA & Cosmetics consortium

Europe is more affected by the energy crisis than other regions and structural issues need to be addressed, the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) said in its March chemicals trends report.

• Europe
• CEFIC
• European chemical industry

Greece's Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food recently published the "Annual Summary Report on National Pesticide Residue Control in 2022."

Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) recently published its annual report on general food management activities for the year 2023.

This article provides an overview of the report's key findings and sheds light on the significant recall events that affected New Zealand's food industry.

In a recent report published by Switzerland, the country shed light on the food recall and warning cases that occurred in 2023.

The European Union (EU) has recently conducted an assessment regarding the safety and effectiveness of Ginkgo biloba leaf extract as a feed additive for various animal species, including horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs.

In a recent development, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) conducted an evaluation of cajuput oil as a potential additive for animal feed.