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US Retailers Rush Imports As Tariffs Loom

US Retailers Rush Imports As Tariffs Loom

2018-05-10

Nevertheless, imports this March were down less than 1 percent year-over-year, which indicates that retailers continue to stock their sh...

Lubricants Demand Will Change Under BS-VI Fuel Regime

Lubricants Demand Will Change Under BS-VI Fuel Regime

2018-05-03

In addition, novel additives, novel refinery processes/ catalysts for producing cleaner fuels meeting BS-VI specifications, alternative ...

China Considers Slashing Vehicle Import Tariffs to 10 Percent

China Considers Slashing Vehicle Import Tariffs to 10 Percent

2018-05-02

Due to the tariffs imposed on imported vehicles, the Chinese automotive market is expensive to compete in.

Import Tariffs On Cancer Drugs Cut To Zero

Import Tariffs On Cancer Drugs Cut To Zero

2018-05-02

All types of cancer treatments, including chemotherapy drugs, alkaloid-based drugs, and imported traditional Chinese medicines used for ...

FDA Warns of Serious Immune System Reaction with Lamotrigine

FDA Warns of Serious Immune System Reaction with Lamotrigine

2018-04-28

A diagnosis of HLH can be established if a patient has at least five of the following eight signs or symptoms: Fever and rash

China Continues Anti-Dumping Measures on Cellulose Pulp Imports

China Continues Anti-Dumping Measures on Cellulose Pulp Imports

2018-04-26

After reinvestigating the case, the MOC ruled that during the original probe period, such dumping has caused substantial damage to the d...

Albemarle Completes Sale of Polyolefin Catalysts Business to W. R. Grace

Albemarle Completes Sale of Polyolefin Catalysts Business to W. R. Grace

2018-04-25

American speciality chemicals firm, Albemarle, has announced the successful completion of the previously announced sale of its polyolefin catalysts and components business to W. R. Grace & Co. in a cash transaction valued at approximately $416-mn...

Dr. Reddy's Gets EIR from USFDA for Cuernavaca Plant in Mexico

Dr. Reddy's Gets EIR from USFDA for Cuernavaca Plant in Mexico

2018-04-25

Hyderabad-based Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories said it has received establishment inspection report (EIR) from the US health regulator for its Cuernavaca facility in Mexico. The company had earlier said in a regulatory filing that audit of its active...

Alembic Pharma Gets USFDA Nod for Acyclovir Ointment

Alembic Pharma Gets USFDA Nod for Acyclovir Ointment

2018-04-25

Alembic Pharma said it has received approval from the USFDA for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Acyclovir ointment USP, 5 per cent. The ointment is used for the treatment of genital herpes. The approved ointment is therapeutically...

China's Provincial Gas Distribution Regulation Reform Far behind Schedule

China's Provincial Gas Distribution Regulation Reform Far behind Schedule

2018-04-24

Only 12 provinces have issued the provincial piped gas transmission pricing management and cost review regulations, or city gas pricing ...

Brent Crude Oil Rises for a Sixth Day as Supplies Tighten Amid Strong Demand

Brent Crude Oil Rises for a Sixth Day as Supplies Tighten Amid Strong Demand

2018-04-24

Brent crude oil rose for sixth day on Tuesday, passing $75 a barrel, on expectations that supplies will tighten because fuel is rising at the same time the United States may impose sanctions and OPEC-led output cuts remain in place.

Asian Stocks Slip Due to High Yields, as Oil Prices Remain High

Asian Stocks Slip Due to High Yields, as Oil Prices Remain High

2018-04-24

Asian stocks dipped on Monday as investors braced for a bevy of earnings from the world’s largest corporations while keeping a wary eye on U.S. bond yields as they approach peaks that have triggered market spasms in the past.

AsahiGuard Fluoropolymers Help Paper Products Repel Water, Grease

AsahiGuard Fluoropolymers Help Paper Products Repel Water, Grease

2018-04-24

AGC Chemicals Americas Inc. offers three water and grease repellents for paper, paperboard, molded fiber and packaging that are FDA approved for food contact. AsahiGuard E-SERIES AG-E060, AG-E070 and AG-E080 repellents impart outstanding oil, grease ...

Oil Remains Close to Late-2014 Highs as Ongoing Supply Cuts Reduce Inventories

Oil Remains Close to Late-2014 Highs as Ongoing Supply Cuts Reduce Inventories

2018-04-20

Oil prices were firm on Friday near three-year highs reached earlier this week as ongoing OPEC-led supply cuts gradually drawn down excess supplies. Brent crude oil futures were at $73.69 per barrel at 0129 GMT, down 9 cents from their last close.

India: Strides Shasun Gets USFDA Nod for Generic Ibuprofen Capsules

India: Strides Shasun Gets USFDA Nod for Generic Ibuprofen Capsules

2018-04-19

Strides Shasun said it has received approval from the US health regulator for generic Ibuprofen capsules, 200 mg, used for relieving pain.

Lupin Launches Clobetasol Propionate Spray in the US

Lupin Launches Clobetasol Propionate Spray in the US

2018-04-19

Pharma major Lupin has announced the launch of its Clobetasol Propionate Spray 0.05% having received an approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier.

China to Impose Tariffs on U.S.-Origin PC

China to Impose Tariffs on U.S.-Origin PC

2018-04-19

Approved by the state council, Tariff Commission of the State Council decided to add a tariff of 25 percent to 106 goods originating in ...

FDA Provides New Guidance for Next-Generation Sequencing Test

FDA Provides New Guidance for Next-Generation Sequencing Test

2018-04-16

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized two separate guidances for next-generation sequencing technologies. The regulatory agency said the new guidelines will help accelerate the development of individualized genetic-based medicine as person

Cotton VAT Rate to Be Cut from 11% to 10% from May 1, 2018

Cotton VAT Rate to Be Cut from 11% to 10% from May 1, 2018

2018-04-16

The tax rate, starting from May 1, will be lowered from 17 percent to 16 percent for manufacturing, and from 11 percent to 10 percent fo...

‘Remains to Be Seen' Whether Middle East Tensions Continue to Propel Oil Prices

‘Remains to Be Seen' Whether Middle East Tensions Continue to Propel Oil Prices

2018-04-13

Oil prices have soared amid worries about fighting in the Middle East, but it is not yet clear whether elevated tensions will continue to support the recent rally, according to the latest monthly report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

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