Regulatory & Govt. Policy
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SADC ministers to discuss food security, livestock disease and fisheries at Zimbabwe summit
Foot-and-mouth disease response expected to dominate livestock discussions
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EFSA issues positive opinion on Kerry’s Acrylerase for acrylamide reduction in instant coffee
Kerry’s Acrylerase enzyme has received a positive EFSA scientific opinion, supporting its use in reducing acrylamide levels in instant coffee and coffee substitute products across Europe.
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CCI orders probe into Pernod Ricard over alleged exclusive retail deals to boost market share in India
India’s competition watchdog has ordered an investigation into Pernod Ricard over alleged retailer exclusivity arrangements and market distortion practices in New Delhi.
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India Sugar Federation proposes dual sugar pricing, policy reforms to support farmers and mills
India’s cooperative sugar sector has proposed dual sugar pricing, long-term policy reforms and AI-driven farming technologies to improve farmer incomes and industry sustainability.
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Karnataka introduces India’s first alcohol-based excise duty system for liquor taxation
Karnataka has launched India’s first alcohol-content-based liquor taxation system aimed at improving pricing transparency, boosting tax efficiency and reducing cross-border alcohol purchases.