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Food Safety, Regulatory & Policy
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Kenya orders redundancy notices for state-owned sugar firm workers as leasing to private investors concludes
Government directs sugar millers to issue redundancy notices to affected staff after finalizing leases to private investors under sector restructuring plan.
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Food safety, plant health unions hit by USDA contract terminations
USDA ended union contracts for workers at FSIS and APHIS, sparking concerns over food safety oversight.
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UK Food Safety Research Network secures US$881K to tackle emerging food safety risks
The renewed funding will allow the FSRN to accelerate research into pathogen control, novel food risks, and ways to translate science into industry practice.
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EU court overturns titanium dioxide carcinogen label citing need for stronger science
The decision emphasizes the need for thorough scientific evaluation in EU substance classifications while easing regulatory pressure on sectors using titanium dioxide, including food and packaging.
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Ghana cocoa farmers reject new producer price, cite unmet promises and rising costs
Farmers say the new cocoa price fails to reflect global market gains or address rising production challenges.