The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA) launches today “50 Years of Global Health Progress”. The report traces global health progress over the past 50 years and the pioneering collaborative role the research-based biopharmaceutical industry has played not only to deliver prevention and treatment, but to strengthen health systems around the world. The […]
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Inocucor changes name to Concentric
Inocucor Corporation, a developer and producer of proprietary biological and essential plant nutrient inputs for specialty and broadacre crops, announced it will change its name to Concentric Ag Corporation. Concentric by definition means “having a common center,” and the new name represents the company’s dedication to standing alongside growers to find crop solutions that will […]
Seipasa receives EPA registration for biopesticide Seican
Seipasa, a company specialized in the formulation, development and marketing of botanical and microbiological-based solutions (biopesticides, biostimulants and fertilizers) for agriculture, has received registration approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the biopesticide Seican. Seican is a new fungicide, insecticide and acaricide for pest and disease control. Developed from a unique formulation […]
Tundra launches glyphosate-based product Gliforte in Brazil
Tundra Agroindustrial has announced the launch of Gliforte, a glyphosate-based, water soluble powder, in the Brazilian market. The formulation simplifies preparation, lowers cost, and reduces the dose of glyphosate required. Higher effectiveness and low quantities of the product reduce the possibility of soil contamination and residue on the planted crops, say the manufacturers. Laboratory […]
BASF opens construction chemicals plant in Myanmar
BASF has inaugurated its first production plant in Myanmar, located at East Dagon Township, close to Yangon. The state-of-the-art facility will produce high quality, tailor-made concrete admixtures to meet increasing demand for construction chemicals in Myanmar. “Myanmar is one of the fastest growing markets in Asia Pacific, and is important for BASF. We are […]
Unique material detects toxic ions in food
Researchers in Moscow have created a new material based on a silicon-titanium gel and a dye agent that is able to rapidly identify if detrimental oxalate ions are present in food products. There is a danger of liver stone disease development if the levels of oxalates (salts of oxalic acids) in food are high. The […]
Catalent completes $5.5 million clinical storage expansion
Catalent Pharma Solutions, a leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies and development solutions for drugs, biologics and consumer health products, has completed the second phase of a $5.5 million expansion program at its Kansas City, Missouri facility, to increase the controlled-substance and controlled-temperature storage capabilities for its clinical supply business. This marks the conclusion […]
Azelis and Sharon team up on preservative solutions for personal care
Azelis has announced their partnership with Sharon Laboratories to offer preservative solutions for personal care ingredients to India. Sharon is one of the world’s leading producers of preservation solutions, focussing on advanced, green and innovative systems. Sharon Laboratories has two production facilities worldwide with state-of-the-art analytical and microbiological technology. This agreement is effective immediately, and […]
SONGWON extends antioxidant range for fuels and lubricants
Following its successful debut at the Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) in 2017, SONGWON will once again be present this year. The company will be introducing the latest addition to its range of antioxidants for fuels and lubricants. SONGNOX L570 complements SONGWON’s broad aminic, phenol, phosphite and […]
EFSA reviews existing MRLs for glyphosate
According to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, EFSA has reviewed the maximum residue levels (MRLs) currently established at European level for the pesticide active substance glyphosate . To assess the occurrence of glyphosate residues in plants, processed commodities, rotational crops and livestock, EFSA considered the conclusions derived under Commission Regulation (EU) No 1141/2010 […]