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Food Safety, Regulatory & Policy
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FDA aims to tighten review process for chemicals in food
The list of compounds being reviewed now includes the substances BHT, BHA, and ADA. Titanium dioxide, propylparaben, and phthalates are already included in the review’s purview
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Ramaphosa pushes back as US trade tensions threaten AGOA deal
South Africa’s president stresses the need for unity among African economies as Washington signals a possible end to duty-free trade benefits.
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Tanzania moves to regulate avocado trade citing farmer protection
The Tanzanian government has introduced a buyer registration policy to curb unfair pricing and protect avocado farmers.
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South Africa’s sugar industry backs proposed tax exemption to protect rural jobs, boost local sales
A proposed exemption could empower South African sugar producers by promoting local sales and supporting over one million livelihoods.
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Namibia to enforce new permit rules for livestock, poultry meat trade
New law restricts imports and exports of dairy, poultry, hides, and eggs without permits.
Controlled products now subject to registration, inspections, and levies