Regulatory & Govt. Policy

Initiative complements livestock recovery strategy following years of drought and declining herd numbers.

The increased allocation is expected to support food manufacturers with improved sugar supplies under a reduced 10% import duty for the next 12 months.

The High Court ruled that EACC cannot investigate KTDA’s commodity loan arrangements, stating the matter falls outside the commission’s statutory mandate.

The proposed FDA guidance could encourage clearer disclosure of added caffeine in packaged foods, beverages and retail products without introducing mandatory labeling requirements.

The industry body also proposed alcohol-based taxation, women welfare initiatives, and de-addiction funding while highlighting revenue losses and rising illegal liquor seizures.