Policy & Regulation

Set new standards to regulate calories, saturated fat and sugars in processed dairy products that contain at least 95% raw milk in children's snack foods. The deadline for public comments is September 27, 2024.

On September 10, 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture of Lithuania issued a notice No. 2024-15914, amending the Law on the Control of Alcoholic Beverages, which came into force on November 1, 2024.

NAFDAC stated on its website that the soap contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde (BMHCA). This chemical is banned in cosmetics due to its high potential for health hazards.

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After extensive research and analysis, EPA has concluded that the proposed new residue limits are safe and sound.

Over the past seven days, the pharmaceutical sector has experienced significant volatility. Workers in the sector have launched protests, demanding regularization of work, wage increases, more holidays and other related issues.

During the trading session on September 9, iron ore futures prices on the Singapore Exchange experienced a significant decline, falling below the threshold of $90 per tonne during the session.

Purdue Pharma on Thursday received approval from U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane for an 18-day extension of the lawsuit against members of its owner, the Sackler family.

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/2197 of the European Parliament and of the Council (EC) No 1107/2009 on market access for plant protection products, the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) was promulgated on 4 September 2024.

The German Chemical Industry Association (hereinafter referred to as VCI) solemnly pointed out that its member companies in the first half of this year, export sales showed a significant decline.

Despite this challenge, the company's positive expectations for GLP-1 pharmaceutical contracts will provide strong support for future profit growth. At the close of trading, shares in Aspen Pharmacare slipped, falling 13.23 per cent to close at R213.60.

ICL, an internationally renowned specialist mineral company, has signed a five-year strategic cooperation agreement with Chinese agricultural distribution giant AMP Holding Group, valued at approximately $170 million.

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council, the European Commission has approved the use of three enzyme preparations as feed additives for sows.

According to a study published August 28 in the academic journal Marine Sustainability, the United States has the potential to become self-sufficient in seafood and move away from dependence on imports.

On August 26, the official website of the Ministry of Emergency Management of China officially published the "Safety Management Standards for Fine Chemical Enterprises" (draft for comments)

According to the latest report in the Federal Register, on August 29, 2024, the EPA officially issued a major regulation number 2024-19456. This regulation details the residual limit exemption for lactic acid and L-lactic acid in certain circumstances.

The drug is indicated for adult patients regardless of whether they are heterozygotes or non-carriers of apolipoprotein E ε4 (ApoE ε4).

According to the authoritative report of China Trade Remedy Information Network, on August 24, 2024, the Ministry of Trade of Turkey officially issued the Announcement No. 2024/24.

On August 21, 2024, Saudi Arabia's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made an important announcement. The circular aims to establish a series of specific requirements for health and nutrition claims for food products.

On 26 August 2024, the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) published a consultation paper on the proposed revision of the bivalve control Programme for human consumption.

According to the latest information from the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), on August 27, 2024, the Czech National Veterinary Authority reported a severe outbreak of H5 highly pathogenic influenza A to WOAH.