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Sun Pharma’s investigational GLP-1 receptor agonist Utreglutide has produced remarkable early-stage clinical results, offering encouraging signs for patients struggling with obesity and metabolic disorders.

In September 2025, SWIFT – the backbone of international interbank payments – unveiled plans to integrate a blockchain-based shared ledger into its infrastructure, aiming to enable real-time, 24/7 cross-border transactions.

On October 31 2025 and told reporters he was “very willing to get rid of the extra 10%” of the so-called “fentanyl tariff” levied on Chinese goods, he signalled a subtle but meaningful shift in the U.S.–China trade relationship.

Moldova’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry introduced a draft regulation establishing mandatory quality and safety requirements for edible casein and caseinates, with public consultation open until 6 November 2025.

Singapore’s Food Agency has suspended imports of poultry and poultry products from areas within a 10-kilometre zone around the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak site in Hokkaido, Japan.

The UK Health and Safety Executive has issued notice GB MRL 2025/022 proposing a substantial revision of the maximum residue limit (MRL) for flubendiamide in tea, increasing it from 0.02 mg/kg to 50 mg/kg.

On 29 October 2025, the European Food Safety Authority issued an updated scientific opinion confirming that a triacylglycerol lipase produced by a non-GM Rhizopus arrhizus strain remains safe for use in five food manufacturing processes.

European Food Safety Authority published a scientific opinion on L-cysteine and L-cysteine hydrochloride used as flavouring feed additives for all animal species, confirming that the additives are safe for target animals, consumers and the environment whe

European Food Safety Authority released its updated assessment on the renewal of authorisation for inositol as a nutritional feed additive for fish and crustaceans, confirming it remains safe for target species, consumers and the environment under existin

The European Food Safety Authority’s latest overview reported 183 detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5) viruses in Europe between 7 June and 5 September 2025, affecting 27 domestic and 156 wild bird cases across 15 countries.

Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency issued consultation document PRVD2025-10 to re-evaluate iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium and its end-use products, with a public comment period running from 30 October 2025 to 28 January 2026.

On 30 October 2025, the European Food Safety Authority issued a scientific opinion confirming that a cellulase enzyme produced by a genetically modified Aspergillus niger strain is safe under intended use conditions in three food manufacturing processes.

The European Commission has adopted Regulation (EU) 2025/2186 authorising propionic acid, sodium propionate and ammonium propionate as feed additives for all terrestrial animals.

Strides Pharma Science posted a sharp improvement in quarterly earnings, reporting that net profit rose 82% year-on-year to ₹131.5 crore in Q2 FY25, supported by robust U.S. business performance and margin expansion.

India has enhanced its regulatory oversight by granting joint drug controllers within the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) greater authority to accelerate marketing authorisations and regulatory decisions.

The U.S. Health Secretary stated that there is insufficient scientific evidence to support claims linking acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy to autism, pushing back against a surge of lawsuits and public concern.

Eli Lilly said its experimental oral weight-loss pill may qualify for accelerated approval under a new U.S. regulatory programme designed to speed access to high-impact therapies.

Swiss specialty chemical company Sika AG revealed that it will cut up to 1,500 jobs globally, a decision deeply tied to the underperformance of its Chinese business and broader structural weaknesses in the construction-chemicals sector.

China’s leading polyurethane producer Huide Technology has achieved substantial progress in its collaboration with U.S. recycling technology pioneer Novoloop.

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Celanese Corporation, a global leader in chemicals and specialty materials, has announced plans to cease operations at its acetate tow manufacturing facility in Lanaken, Belgium, by the second half of 2026.

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