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Kenya’s Draft 2024 guidelines on pest control product labeling and packaging under public review

Kenya seeks public input on draft pest control product labeling guidelines

Africa, News, Standards, Testing & Compliance /

KENYA – Kenya’s Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) has invited the public and industry stakeholders to comment on its Draft Labeling Guidelines, developed under the Pest Control Products (Labeling, Advertising and Packaging) Regulations, 2024 (Legal Notice 194).  The public participation period runs from July 25 to August 24, 2025. Comments

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Kenya launches public nutrient profile model to tackle diet-related diseases

Africa, News, Nutrition /

KENYA – The Ministry of Health in Kenya has released the Kenya Nutrient Profile Model (KNPM) as a public tool to support efforts in addressing the growing burden of diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs).    Developed in collaboration with Nutrition International, the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), SUN Civil

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NEMIS Technologies expands to U.S. with new subsidiary, launches rapid pathogen detection tools

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USA – NEMIS Technologies has announced the official launch of its United States subsidiary, NEMIS Technologies Inc., located at 611 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 120, South San Francisco, California.    The new office marks a major expansion for the Swiss-based company, which develops microbiological detection tools for food safety and environmental

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Representatives from Sweden and TradeMark Africa launch the SWIFT program to enhance African trade corridors and regional integration

Sweden launches US$9.3M SWIFT program to boost African trade corridors

Africa, News, Trade, Imports & Exports /

AFRICA – The Government of Sweden has launched the Swedish Initiative for Facilitating Trade in Africa (SWIFT), a four-year, US$9.3 million (SEK 100 million) program designed to address long-standing logistics and policy barriers hindering intra-African trade.   The initiative will focus on the Berbera and Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport Corridor

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Mérieux NutriSciences enters Ecuador with Bureau Veritas food testing acquisition

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USA – Mérieux NutriSciences has expanded its global food testing footprint with the acquisition of Bureau Veritas’ food testing activities in Ecuador.    The transaction marks the company’s official entry into the Ecuadorian market, following recent closings of similar deals across North America, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Chile.   The

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Uganda National Bureau of Standards representatives and ARSO officials during the 31st ARSO General Assembly in Zanzibar

Uganda strengthens continental standards leadership with ARSO, ISO Council endorsements

Africa, News, Standards, Testing & Compliance /

UGANDA – Uganda has expanded its influence in African and international standardization following a series of elections at the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) General Assembly held in Zanzibar.  The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) secured three leadership positions during the 31st ARSO General Assembly under the theme “Accelerating

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Kenya to implement animal identification, traceability system to boost livestock management

Africa, Innovation & Technology, News /

KENYA – The Kenyan government is preparing to implement a new Animal Identification and Traceability System (ANTITRAC) as part of efforts to improve livestock management, enhance productivity, and address theft in the sector.   Speaking during the official opening of the Nambale livestock sale yard in Busia County on Wednesday,

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dsm-firmenich introduces flavor maskers to improve plant-based protein formulations

Innovation & Technology, News, World /

USA – dsm-firmenich has launched a new range of ModulaSENSE maskers designed to improve the taste of Vertis CanolaPRO, its rapeseed protein isolate, in ready-to-mix drinks and protein bars.    The new maskers are now available in North America, with a European launch scheduled for September 2025.   Developed using

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Alfa Laval launches AI-based condition monitoring for hygienic process equipment

Innovation & Technology, News, World /

SWEDEN – Alfa Laval has introduced Clariot, an AI-powered condition monitoring system designed to improve operational efficiency and equipment reliability in hygienic processing environments.    Developed based on insights from over 3,000 existing condition monitoring units globally, Clariot combines new hardware and software to deliver precise, real-time analysis and actionable

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FDA approves Tamarack Biotics’ light-based milk treatment, paving way for raw milk equivalent products

News, Standards, Testing & Compliance, World /

USA – Tamarack Biotics, a food technology company based in Fresno, California, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its non-thermal UV light-based milk treatment process.    The company’s TruActive technology is designed to eliminate pathogens in milk without the use of heat, enabling products

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