Policy & Regulation

Kureha announced its decision to terminate the polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) production capacity expansion project of its wholly-owned subsidiary Kureha (Changshu) Fluorine Materials Co., Ltd. The expansion project was initially unveiled on July 20, 2021

• Kureha
• PVDF

In a recent development, the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has initiated a public consultation regarding the biosecurity risks associated with importing fresh avocados from Guatemala.

In a remarkable development, the CEO of Eli Lilly and Company, David Ricks, has witnessed a substantial increase in his annual salary, soaring to an impressive $26.6 million.

In a recent development, a group of 12 Japanese food-related companies, including Sojitz Foods and Marine Foods, are advocating for the promotion and relaxation of regulations surrounding plant-based foods.

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable industry has achieved significant growth in the first quarter of 2024, with total exports amounting to approximately $1.25 billion.

U.S. EPA revises existing inventory management regulations for Chlorpyrifos

• Chlorpyrifos
• Vulcan
• Pyrinex

In recent developments, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has proposed a reassessment of the usage of the broad-spectrum insecticide dithiophosphate.

Plant Nutrition Team at China's Agricultural Science Academy has made remarkable progress in understanding the mechanisms behind the assembly of the root microbiome in maize.

In a recent development, Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has announced significant revisions to the regulations governing food supplements.

It is reported that the green pesticide creation and application team of the Plant Protection College of Yangzhou University successfully made Emamectin Benzoate nanocapsules and Prochloraz nanocapsules using Polydopamine and MESNPs as carriers,

• Prochloraz
• Emamectin
• Benzoate
• nanocapsules

Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply recently announced the implementation of new regulations governing the characteristics and quality standards of cephalopod products.

Serbia recently introduced revised regulations pertaining to the quality management of fruit and vegetable products.

In a recent announcement, the fifth domestically developed CAR-T therapy in China, known as Zevokeolunsei injection (marketed as Saikai Ze), revealed its initial price of 1.15 million yuan per vial.

Akeso Bio, a leading global company specializing in innovative biopharmaceuticals, has achieved a significant milestone by recording its first annual profit since its establishment.

In recent days, the pharmaceutical market has been buzzing with new developments.

In February 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented automatic detention measures on several Chinese food products.

In recent news, two Chinese companies have been included in the FDA's (Food and Drug Administration) red list, which highlights imports subject to cautionary measures.

Recently, Corteva announced that it has launched its new nematocide Salibro in India. With Fluazaindolizine as the main active ingredient, the product can effectively control a variety of plant parasitic nematodes and provide a guarantee for the healthy

• Fluazaindolizine
• Corteva
• Salibro

US specialty chemicals company Albemarle will supply battery-grade lithium to German carmaker BMW for use in its electric vehicles (EVs) starting in 2025 as part of a multi-year deal.

• Albemarl
• BMW
• Electric Vehicles

Semaglutide, a prominent pharmaceutical agent, has experienced an extraordinary surge in sales, with a staggering 407% increase.