Regulatory & Govt. Policy
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Kenya MPs probe 27,000-tonne Kibos sugar import over safety, clearance and distribution concerns
Kenyan lawmakers have suspended processing of a 27,000-tonne sugar consignment by Kibos Sugar, citing safety concerns, missing documentation and irregular movement between key storage facilities.
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UK court overturns FSA slaughterhouse charging system in England, Wales
Industry groups say the ruling could lead to changes in how official control costs are calculated and recovered.
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Nigeria’s ACCI urges suspension of proposed sugar-sweetened beverage tax
Business leaders call for wider consultations and a sugar-content-based tax system as concerns mount over the economic impact of Nigeria’s proposed beverage levy.
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Pakistan sugar mills push for export approval as government reviews 1.3M ton surplus claim
Pakistan’s sugar export debate intensifies as industry surplus claims clash with price stability concerns and past volatility in domestic sugar markets.
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Kenya, South Africa agree to remove trade barriers, unlocking growth in tea exports
Kenya and South Africa have agreed to remove trade barriers on tea and steel, a move expected to boost exports, strengthen bilateral trade, and support farmers under AfCFTA.