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Lorama Group Inc., a leading supplier of colorant dispersions and bio-based additives, has acquired the colorant dispersion business of DCL Corporation.

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This landmark regulation, effective from February 11, 2025, introduces a comprehensive ban on the use of PFAS in materials that come into contact with food and sets stringent standards for recycled content in packaging.

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The global pigment industry is undergoing a significant transformation, fueled by technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences.

The South Korean government is set to implement new, stricter labeling regulations for processed foods, with compliance required by 2028.

China announced that it has included the American PVH Group and Illumina, Inc. on its unreliable entity list.

China exported 158,400 tons of titanium dioxide, marking a 6.09% increase month-over-month and a 10.53% rise year-over-year.

Novo Nordisk announced that the U.S. FDA has approved semaglutide for reducing the risk of kidney failure and disease progression in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who also have diabetes.

Tartaric acid is a naturally occurring organic compound that plays a crucial role across various industries. Predominantly found in grapes, this organic acid serves multiple purposes, including acting as an acidulant, stabilizer, and leavening agent.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, PepsiCo's CEO Ramón Laguarta expressed confidence in the company's longstanding leadership in transforming the food industry, despite rising criticism from the new Trump administration.

On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began revising its regulations concerning color additives, specifically targeting FD&C Red No. 3 (also known as Erythrosine). This action is rooted in the Delaney Clause of the Federal Food,

According to data released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a total of 817 product shipments from China were denied entry into the U.S. between October and December 2024, with 249 of these being food products. This significant number highli

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially banned red dye No. 3 from food, beverages, and ingested drugs, a decision announced recently that comes more than 30 years after studies linked the dye to cancer in animals.

In a significant move to promote healthier eating habits, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unveiled a proposal for mandatory front-of-package nutritional labels. This initiative aims to help consumers make informed choices and tackle chroni

According to recent statistics from the Titanium Dioxide Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance, there are 42 titanium dioxide production companies with normal operating conditions in 2024 (excluding post-processing firms).

The Department of Chemicals and Fertilizers in India has recently announced a postponement of the implementation of quality control regulations for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) homopolymers, polypropylene (PP) materials for molding and extrusion, and toluene.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a new regulation requiring food manufacturers to place a new nutrition label on the front of packaging to indicate key nutritional information about salt, added sugars, and saturated fats.

The Indian government has approved the export of 200,000 tons of wheat to Nepal, a major move aimed at addressing food security needs and simplifying trade.

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In December 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejected multiple batches of food imports from China. The main reason for the rejection was that these foods contained filthy, rotten, decomposed, or otherwise unfit for consumption substances,