Government Policy & Regulatory
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Russian feed methionine plant faces disruption due to government nationalization
RUSSIA- Russia’s only feed methionine producer, Volzhsky Orgsintez, faces potential operational disruption following the government’s seizure of the asset. Methionine is an important supplement in…
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TOSCI embarks on fight against fake seeds, plans to train more than 500 farmers
TANZANIA – The Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI) plans to train more than 500 farmers in a bid to raise awareness of quality seeds…
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Uganda National Bureau of Standards advocates for school flour certification to ensure food safety
UGANDA – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is urging all schools producing their own flour to obtain UNBS certification in a concerted effort to enhance…
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UK food regulators lower CBD intake limits amid health concerns
UK – UK food regulators have significantly reduced the recommended safe daily dose of cannabidiol (CBD), a popular cannabis extract found in a variety of…
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Win for science as Kenyan court paves way for GM- crops
KENYA – Kenya is now free to roll out the cultivation and importation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) after the Environment Court dismissed the case…