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Food Safety, Regulatory & Policy
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Nigeria’s proposed sugar tax hike sparks industry pushback over economic impact, data validity
ThinkBusiness Africa warns new SSB tax hike could force shutdowns and calls for evidence-based policy alternatives.
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Texas becomes the latest state to ban cultivated meat in the US
New law prohibits sale of lab-grown meat products for human consumption; market growth faces political and legal hurdles.
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NSDC intensifies oversight to boost local sugar production as Nigeria reaffirms self-sufficiency goals
Nigeria’s sugar council moves to tackle smuggling, port delays, and community challenges affecting backward integration targets.
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India updates alcoholic beverage regulations for 2026 with new categories, quality standards
FSSAI introduces formal definitions for RTDs, mead, nitro beers, and country liquors under revised 2025 alcoholic beverage regulations.
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Kenya withdraws 77 pesticide products over safety risks
The review was driven by the need to ensure all pest control products registered in Kenya meet current safety standards for both human health and environmental protection.